Sales Price and Expense of Sale on the business Vehicle section what do you include in Sales Price on vehicle you traded and took a loss on 3 months after purchasing?

When determining the sales price for a vehicle you traded and took a loss on, you should include the amount you received for the trade-in. Here’s a clear and concise breakdown:

Sales Price: This is the amount the dealer gave you for the trade-in. For example, if your new vehicle cost $30,000 and the dealer gave you $10,000 for your old vehicle, the sales price of the traded vehicle is $10,000

Expense of Sale: This includes any costs directly related to the sale, such as advertising, commissions, or fees paid to the dealer

Adjusted Basis: To calculate the gain or loss, you need to know the adjusted basis of the vehicle. This is typically the original cost minus any depreciation taken

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sources:

• TurboTax Community post on calculating gain/loss on a vehicle trade-in
• IRS Publication 544 (2024) - Sale of an Asset
• IRS Publication 551 (2024) - Basis of Asset