DianeW777
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Deductions & credits

It will be based on the payments you made in total.  The cost basis will be what you actually paid for it, regardless of when or how many years to pay for it. And it doesn't change over time, unless there was additional funds added to the property such as capital improvements above and beyond your purchase price.

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