JillS56
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

The sections of the HUD1 that can be added to your basis if the cost is charged to the Seller are the following sections:

  • 700.  Total Real Estate Brokerage Fees 
  • 800. Items Payable in Connection with Loan
  • 1100.   Title Charges
  • 1200. Government Recording and Transfer Charges  (includes 1201 through 1206)
  • 1300 Additional Settlement Charges 

@ HelenC12  h@HelenC12 Provided the following list.  I have added for you which section these costs might be located on the HUD1:

  • Abstract fees (abstract of title fees) - 1100 Title Charges; 
  • Charges for installing utility services - 1300 Additional Settlement Charges; 
  • Legal fees (including title search and preparation of the sales contract and deed) 1100 Title Charges; 
  • Recording fees - Government Recording and Transfer Charges;
  •  Surveys - either Items Payable in Connection with the Loan; Title Charges or Additional Settlement Charges; 
  • Transfer taxes - Government Recording and Transfer Charges;
  •  Owner's title insurance - Title Charges