cloud42
New Member

Is the cost of dividing inherited land between siblings added to the cost basis of the property?

My brother and I jointly inherited land in 1995. In 2007 I spent $5000 for attorney, appraisal and survey fees to obtain a clear title by dividing the land. In 2017 I sold my land. Can the $5000 be added to my cost basis?

Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Yes. That's part of your acquisition cost, even though you basicly inherited the proerty

cloud42
New Member

Deductions & credits

Thank you.