Where do I enter Wetland Survey cost as part of my land sale closing costs?
Wetland biologist survey done to inform land sale in 2024
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Mike9241
Level 15
Dec 26, 2024 3:46:23 PM
probably adds to the cost basis of the land, but if done as part of land sale, the same gain results if you deduct it as a selling expense.
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Mike9241
Level 15
Dec 26, 2024 3:46:23 PM
probably adds to the cost basis of the land, but if done as part of land sale, the same gain results if you deduct it as a selling expense.
RDS229
Level 2
Dec 26, 2024 8:47:50 PM
Thanks. Gonna go with a closing cost (selling cost). Seems to be a bucket for commissions/escrow fee/title insurance/excise tax, etc. I'll put Wetland Survey fee in the bucket too. Odd that they don't want closing costs more spelled out/itemized.
fanfare
Level 15
Dec 26, 2024 9:51:15 PM
retain itemized receipts of closing expenses in case of audit by the IRS.