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Aug 16, 2022 2:59 AM UTC
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Categorizing business profit bank transfers: Self-employed

I am a one person self-employed business. How do I categorize when I take profits? Mainly as a bank transfer between my business general operations bank account to my personal checking account to pay my monthly personal expenses like mortgage, utilities, etc. I want to make sure that this is not being counted as an expense or negative income. Thanks.

Rustler
RustlerAnswer
Aug 16, 2022 12:48 PM UTC

When you take money or value from the business for personal use as a sole proprietor, that is an equity draw.  Use that account as the expense (reason) for the payment/withdrawal.

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Rustler
RustlerAnswer
Aug 16, 2022 12:48 PM UTC

When you take money or value from the business for personal use as a sole proprietor, that is an equity draw.  Use that account as the expense (reason) for the payment/withdrawal.

sandman21Author
Aug 17, 2022 5:58 AM UTC

Thank you! For description then I have been writing: "Equity income transfer to owner personal account". Something like that sufficient? Also, do I list myself by individual name as payee or leave that blank?