KrisD15
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Deductions & credits

No, mortgage interest CANNOT be added to the basis.

 

It would be deducted as a business expense. 

(There are no deductible "investment" expenses)

Your house flipping should be reported as a business, thereby allowing you to expense material, labor, and the interest. 

 

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