Mike12321
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04-13-2025
08:30 PM
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Client purchased a soda vending machine business for $10,000. How is this accounted for on the tax return? Is is just not recognized until the business is sold at some point in the future?
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Accountant-Man
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04-13-2025
10:10 PM
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What was purchased, customer list, workforce, machines, inventory?
What does your paid, professional accountant say?
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Mike12321
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04-14-2025
12:49 AM
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I believe it is just the territory. The soda companies own the machines.
He had to restock the when he purchased the business.
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04-14-2025
03:31 AM
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Amortizable over 15 years
George4Tacks
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04-14-2025
10:24 AM
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One more thing for buyer and seller to do. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8594
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