Apply a bead of glue along one side of center piece of wood (Image 1). Quickly spread glue with a fingertip then lay it flat and butt against right-side piece (Image 2). Apply glue to right side of left piece, spread with fingertip and butt against left side of center piece (Image 3). Make sure edges are lined up.
By deducting the value-of-inventory figure, you reduce your taxable income by as much as 88 percent (assuming a 12 percent average markup for inventory). You only pay taxes on your profits. Keeping track of your inventory costs reduces your tax bill by helping you arrive at a profit figure.
separate your inventory cost from the total price on your inventory invoice the inventory cost includes the costs for the items you purchased without consideration of taxes shipping or delivery your inventory cost is also referred to as the list price determine the sales tax you paid for the inventory in general the sales tax is listed at the bottom of your invoice debit your inventory account with the amount of your inventory cost entering the amount as a debit or negative figure results in an increase to the book value of your inventory