@jftaxusa If there were trading fees associated to a particular stock or investment purchase they increase basis only. Routine investment costs and financing will not change basis but, may help reduce federal Net Investment Income Taxes and may help reduce taxable income in some states that still allow investment ductions. The disallowed investment interest expense flows to Form 4952 and can be carried forward.
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