I paid for pre-closing services (i.e. septic pump, inspections) in late 2015 for a rental property that i closed on in early 2016. Can I add them to my basis?

[dm1234]

The exact costs were a home inspection, hvac inspection, pest inspection, and I paid to have the septic pumped in preparation for a septic inspection. These costs all occurred in late 2015 and I closed in early 2016. Are these valid costs to be added to my basis? And...does it matter that they occurred in a different calendar year than the actual purchase? 

[RichardG · Accepted solution]

Yes, those are all valid expenses to add to your basis in the property.  It doesn't matter that you paid the expenses in the year before completing the purchase.