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How to report a trade in on a business vehicle but purchased a new business vehicle

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March 8, 2025
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Not sure how to handle in Turbo Tax

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Long ago, you reported a trade in on your return. Now, you report the sale of the vehicle you traded in. The trade in value is the sales price. The new car is a completely separate entry. The trade in is part of the basis in the new vehicle.

For example:

You bought your old car for $20,000 and depreciated it $18,000 then traded it in for $7,000. You have a basis of 20k-18k = $2,000 and sold it for $7,000 which makes a gain of $5,000 on the car.
The new car was purchased at sticker price for $45,000. That is the basis.

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