Bought and then Sold vacant land put in improvements before selling, held 2 yrs. How do I write off my improvements or invested money in the property?

[jypsy1951]

Bought & Sold vacant land held 2 yrs. I put some improvements into it before selling. How do I write off my improvements in the property? Turbotax wants to only know what I paid and what I received upon selling.

[JosephF8]

Entering the sale of vacant land.

• On the page that says Enter Cost Information.
• Under Original Cost Information. 
• Include here your total basis in the property. (including improvements)