If you have a 1099-S that reports the sale of a second home, you would need to enter it in the investment section of TurboTax. Here is a link for information to enter this sale.
The amount shown on the 1099-S is the proceeds. The basis includes the cost of the property when purchased, some expenses from the settlement statement, any improvements that you made such as a new roof or major renovation, and expenses of the sale that are listed on the settlement statement.
Settlement or closing costs.
If you bought your home, you probably paid settlement or closing costs in addition to the contract price. These costs are divided between you and the seller according to the sales contract, local custom, or understanding of the parties. If you built your home, you probably paid these costs when you bought the land or settled on your mortgage.
The only settlement or closing costs you can deduct are home mortgage interest and certain real estate taxes. You deduct them in the year you buy your home if you itemize your deductions. You can add certain other settlement or closing costs to the basis of your home.
Items added to basis.
You can include in your basis the settlement fees and closing costs you paid for buying your home. A fee is for buying the home if you would have had to pay it even if you paid cash for the home.
The following are some of the settlement fees and closing costs that you can include in the original basis of your home.
Abstract fees (abstract of title fees).
Charges for installing utility services.
Legal fees (including fees for the title search and preparation of the sales contract and deed).
Recording fees.
Surveys.
Transfer or stamp taxes.
Owner's title insurance.
Any amount the seller owes that you agree to pay, such as back taxes or interest, recording or mortgage fees, cost for improvements or repairs, and sales commissions.
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