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mgm5
Level 1

How to Record Conversion of Vehicle to Personal Use

How do I properly convert a business vehicle to personal use? It was converted January 1st, with no business use for the year.

 

Here is an example, I am using round numbers to make it easy for me:

 

Purchase Price: $10,000

Prior MACRS Depreciation: $6,000 (It was depreciated for 3 out of 5 years)

Remaining Basis: $4,000

 

Should the Journal Entries be:

 

Vehicle Asset: Credit $10,000

Accumulated Depreciation: Debit $6,000

Owner Equity: Debit $4,000

 

Is there another journal entry that I need to make?

 

From what I understand, this should only affect my balance sheet and there is no depreciation recapture, gain or loss to report because the asset has not been sold. 

 

 

1 Comment 1
JamesM4
QuickBooks Team

How to Record Conversion of Vehicle to Personal Use

Hello mgm5,

 

Glad to have you connect with us here. QuickBooks is an easy-to-use program that helps you to manage your work with peace of mind. I'll be happy to share more info so you're on the right track with your work. 

 

In order to accurately record your transactions, I highly recommend consulting an accounting specialist for expert suggestions. This ensures your books remain accurate while you continue to manage your work with peace of mind. You can also get in touch with a professional using this link here. Other accounting professionals are able to see this post in the Community and this will allow them to chime in. 

 

Let me know if this info helps. Otherwise, feel free to ask questions in the comments below.

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