Father-in-law quit claimed house to his daughter in 2016 for $10,after remodeling we sold house in 2018, what is her basis in house? He is still alive and lives with us.

[CraigL]

can we include cost of materials, labor by professionals, and our mileage as the house is 60 miles away from primary residence to determine her new basis in house?

[DDollar · Accepted solution]

By transferring ownership of the house via quit claim for only $10, he effectively gifted the house to his daughter.  Therefore, the basis in the house is your father-in-law's basis (what he paid plus any improvements) plus the cost of any improvements you made (e.g. the remodeling).  You can find what your father-in-law paid for the house from your County Tax Assessors office - it's public record. 

As for the remodeling yes you can include materials, labor by others, and your mileage.  Pretty much anything you paid out of pocket to improve the property.