Reporting sale of fixed asset

Does a church need to report the sale of a fixed asset to the IRS?

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Jun 30, 2021
Accounting for the Sale of a Fixed Asset
by: Vickey

I don't know of any requirement to report the sale of a church's fixed asset to the IRS; however, you should make sure you record it properly in your accounting records. You would record it the same as a "for-profit" business, so you can search the internet for step by step instructions on how to record a fixed asset sale.

HOWEVER, please note that if it is the sale of a closing church... there are several "laws" governing what can happen to those proceeds, so if that is the case... PLEASE consult a knowledgable CPA or attorney.

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