Where do I input the cost of improvements for the house that I sold? Is that to be included with the sales cost question?

[starfire11]

I am under the impression that adding home improvement costs to sale of the home will cut the capital gains costs?

[MinhT · Accepted solution]

You add the cost improvements you paid to the cost basis of the house. Adding improvements to the cost basis will reduce your capital gains.

Sales expenses are closing costs, broker's commissions, advertising, etc...