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FMW
Level 3

Equipment lease to own--

Company just entered into a long-term purchase/loan agreement--60 months.  AT the end of 60 months, we are owners of the an air compressor.  There is no buyout $ at end of lease.

The price of unit is $15,200.00, + tax $1064.00.  Monthly payments =  $305.09

I'm not sure how to entered this; reading posts prior to coming here to ask the community,  some say use JE, others say never use JE. 

What is the best way to enter this lease/purchase, and do I need to have a separate tax account for the sale tax?

Thank you.

QBDT 2019 Premier

 

 

 

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Mich_S
QuickBooks Team

Equipment lease to own--

Hope you're doing good, @FMW

 

I know some ways on how to record lease payments.

 

If the lease is a conditional sales contract, I recommend you consult your accountant. This way, you get to decide if you want this to show as an expense on your books. Based on the IRS ruling, "payments made under a conditional sales contract are not deductible as rent expense."

 

For additional resources, you can review Chapter 4 of this article: IRS Publication 535: Business Expenses.

 

The Community is always here to back you and your business. Just leave a comment below if you need anything else. Take care!

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