Started buying a house but closed after the new year

[leahmarebaker]

Paid for an inspection, appraisal and earnest money in 2016 but closed just after 2017. Do I deduct any of this or will it all be included for next years taxes?

[eastsidr]

On the assumption this is a personal residence, you normally would be able to deduct only interest on mortgage and real property taxes.  Your liability for such items begins only when you have title to the residence (or the benefits and burdens of ownership).  Thus, deduction will only be on your 2017 income tax return.  Inspection, appraisal, and such items are not deductible with regard to personal residences.