DawnC
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Deductions & credits

TurboTax will walk you through the entry, but you have to enter the amount of your cost basis, so yes, add your improvement costs.   You will be able to enter selling expenses when you enter the sale.    See Pub 523 - Figuring Gain or Loss which covers closing costs and improvements.  

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