Why is the sale of a farm animal showing on Form 4797, part II when it was held more than a year?
Generally, assets held for more than a year carry to Part I and items held for 1 year or less carry to Part II of Form 4797; however, there is a special rule for cattle and horses used in a trade or business. The sale of this type of asset, is reported on Part I, Part II, or Part III depending on whether it was held for more or less than 24 months, and whether it was sold at a gain or loss. The chart from the 4797 Instructions details the following:
a |
Sold at a gain |
Part II |
Part III (1245) |
b |
Sold at a loss |
Part II |
Part I |
In Drake Tax, you can indicate that the asset is "cattle and horses used in a trade or business for draft, breeding, dairy, or sporting purposes" by selecting FA in the Property Type drop list on the 4562 screen.
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