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Generally, you do not report the income for granting an easement. You reduce your cost basis in the property by the proceeds received
Report the gross proceeds from the 1099-S, and then enter your cost basis as the proceeds (the same amount from the 1099-S). Then your taxable gain is 0.
But because you got a 1099-S, the IRS will be looking for it on your tax return.
Remember to reduce the basis by the amount of the right-of-way payment only. This basis will be used when you sell the property.
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