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Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

@cao154 , having read your post and the response of my colleague @MonikaK1  ( of course agreeing with her ), what TurboTax is trying to do is to segregate the expenses  ( the details that  HUD-1 provides ) into two categories --- those related to the acquisition of the property  and those that are related to the loan that is secured by the property.   

The first ,( i.e.  the  asset related expenses )  are classed as  part of the acquisition cost and therefore  becomes part of  your basis  in the asset.  You  will need the basis for computing your gain  when you dispose off the  asset.

The second ( i.e. items/expenses related to the loan/ mortgage )    -- including points  paid etc. are loan costs  and treated as  advance payment of interest and therefore amortized over the life of the  loan ( whether it is a  30 year or 15 year or whatever ). This reduces  your taxable income from the rental endeavor , just like depreciation.

 

Hope this helps.

Is there more I can do for you

 

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