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March 14, 2023
Question

donated real estate

  • March 14, 2023
  • 6 replies
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I have 9 donated parcels of real estate. The value for each of the lots is based of the value shown on the appraisal. Eventually, some lots will be sold for under the appraised value and others donated. So, there will be a loss to show on the books for some lots. I have entered the 9 lots in qbs so far as "assets" which is on the balance sheet. I do not think the lots should be categized as "fixed assets" because they were donated and not purchased.  I also have an expense of the title insurance for the lots so I created an expense account for donated lot, which is on the p&l. Any suggestion if this is correct?

 

When these lots are sold or donated; how should I categorize these 9 lots in QuickBooks? Being that these lots are donated, I think I need to show these lots as income. 

6 replies

Rainflurry
Level 11
March 14, 2023

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The lots are fixed assets regardless of whether they were donated or purchased and they should be recorded as income when received unless you're a not-for-profit and they were donated with restrictions.  Title insurance is not an expense, it is part of the basis of the fixed asset value.  

March 15, 2023

Hello,

you have given very helpful suggestion.