What you paid for the home, plus major improvements is the Cost Basis of your home.
The Cost Basis + Sales Expenses are subtracted from the Sales Price to determine your Gain/Loss.
Or, Cost Basis - Net Proceeds (sales price with sales expenses subtracted).
This link has more detail on Calculating your Home Basis.
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