Are closing costs paid by seller for buyer deductible on sellers taxes? I was told when i sold my condo if i paid a portion of the buyers closing costs i could claim that

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Seller paid buyer's closing costs are not deductible on a tax return.  However, any seller paid closing costs on behalf of the buyer are expenses of the sale for the seller.

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