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?

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June 6, 2019
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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?

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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.

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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.