What is the journal entry for an asset such as a typewriter given to a son as a gift?

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2026-07-31 05:10

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When a typewriter is given as a gift, there is no journal entry for the giver, as it does not impact their financial records. However, if the recipient were to record the receipt of the typewriter as an asset, the journal entry would be a debit to the asset account (Typewriter) for the fair market value of the typewriter and a credit to a gift income account for the same amount. This reflects the increase in assets due to the gift received.

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