topic Can I deduct the 5k cost of fixing my septic system in order to sell my home on my selling expenses? in Deductions & credits https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-deduct-the-5k-cost-of-fixing-my-septic-system-in-order-to-sell-my-home-on-my-selling-expenses/01/3782204#M361008 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:22:12 GMT keversull 2026-02-17T02:22:12Z Can I deduct the 5k cost of fixing my septic system in order to sell my home on my selling expenses? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-deduct-the-5k-cost-of-fixing-my-septic-system-in-order-to-sell-my-home-on-my-selling-expenses/01/3782204#M361008 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:22:12 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-deduct-the-5k-cost-of-fixing-my-septic-system-in-order-to-sell-my-home-on-my-selling-expenses/01/3782204#M361008 keversull 2026-02-17T02:22:12Z Re: Can I deduct the 5k cost of fixing my septic system in order to sell my home on my selling ex... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-deduct-the-5k-cost-of-fixing-my-septic-system-in-order-to-sell-my-home-on-my-selling-ex/01/3782256#M361013 <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px;">You<STRONG> </STRONG>can deduct<STRONG> but not under selling expenses.</STRONG> &nbsp;You would include this in the <STRONG>adjusted cost basis of your home</STRONG>. &nbsp;The adjusted cost basis of your home is the purchase price of your home, <STRONG>plus</STRONG> closing costs, large repairs, improvements, and renovations done on the home during ownership. &nbsp;Here are some links that talk more about the sale of a home and the adjusted cost basis:</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <UL> <LI><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/home-ownership/tax-aspects-of-home-ownership-selling-a-home/L6tbMe3Dy" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:14px;"><STRONG>Tax Aspects of Home Ownership: Selling a Home</STRONG></SPAN></A></LI> <LI><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/home-ownership/tax-aspects-of-home-ownership-selling-a-home/L6tbMe3Dy#:~:text=Figuring%20gain%20on%20the%20sale%20of%20a%20home" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:14px;"><STRONG>Tax Aspects of Home Ownership: Figuring the Gain</STRONG></SPAN></A></LI> </UL> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:01:13 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-deduct-the-5k-cost-of-fixing-my-septic-system-in-order-to-sell-my-home-on-my-selling-ex/01/3782256#M361013 MaxA1 2026-02-17T03:01:13Z