Posted 1/2/2019 22:08 (#7216247 - in reply to #7215863) Subject: RE: In crop talk there is thread on paying year end bills, and tax effects thereof.........
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
Assuming inventory-type cattle, ie fat cattle, and assuming no restrictions by buyer or in sales agreement, then the sales are properly shown as income when received.
Cash basis requires income to recognized when received, and deduction taken when payment is made......not when it is “convenient”