Discussion:Remaining Inventory - Business Closed

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(that being said,)
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If she scraps her inventory as worthless, then the amount is not taken out, but ending inventory is zero, thus it is deducted in COGS.}} If she scraps her inventory as worthless, then the amount is not taken out, but ending inventory is zero, thus it is deducted in COGS.}}
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Rgtaxservice (talk|edits) said:

9 April 2009
The threads I've read offer conflicting opinions as to whether or not any remaining inventory can be written off when the business ceases operations.

My client was into selling candles for a few years. She was always profitable with it and it wasn't hobby income. In Jan/Feb of 2008, she purchased about $700 worth of candles from her supplier with the intent of selling them. She ceased her business operation in late Feb. The candles, over a hundred of them, are collecting dust in her garage. These candles are destined for a landfill. She had no other expenses in '08.

Some threads state that the inventory can be written off and others state otherwise. I'm of the thought that these items would become personal property and any disposition, other than sale, would not be deductible.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Kevinh5 (talk|edits) said:

9 April 2009
"It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."

Kevinh5 (talk|edits) said:

9 April 2009
that being said, the COGS formula needs to be understood correctly.

If she removes the ending inventory at cost for personal use - there is no inherent deduction, but she has basis = to the amount taken out of COGS

If she scraps her inventory as worthless, then the amount is not taken out, but ending inventory is zero, thus it is deducted in COGS.

Rgtaxservice (talk|edits) said:

9 April 2009
Thank you Kevin. Hopefully this thrread will stand as a definitive answer for the rest of the related threads.
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