https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/insulation-of-attic-can-be-used-for-basis/01/2567131#M951749 <P>I sold my home.&nbsp; Can I use the cost of buying insulation materials for my attic when calculating the house basis?</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:51 GMT upnguyen5 2026-03-09T08:30:51Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/insulation-of-attic-can-be-used-for-basis/01/2567131#M951749 <P>I sold my home.&nbsp; Can I use the cost of buying insulation materials for my attic when calculating the house basis?</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:51 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/insulation-of-attic-can-be-used-for-basis/01/2567131#M951749 upnguyen5 2026-03-09T08:30:51Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-insulation-of-attic-can-be-used-for-basis/01/2567154#M951750 <P>Yes, you can add the cost of insulation to the basis of your home.&nbsp; See&nbsp;<A href="https://www.irs.gov/publications/p551#f15094c01" target="_blank">Table 1. Examples of Increases and Decreases to Basis</A>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:43:59 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-insulation-of-attic-can-be-used-for-basis/01/2567154#M951750 MaryK4 2022-03-10T00:43:59Z