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Level 2
posted Dec 26, 2024 3:18:04 PM

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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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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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. 

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.

 

Level 15
Dec 26, 2024 9:51:15 PM

retain itemized receipts of closing expenses in case of audit by the IRS.

 

@RDS229