Rev. date: 12/21/2012
The only
deductible
closing costs are those for interest, certain mortgage points, and deductible
real estate taxes.
Other settlement fees and closing costs for buying the property become
additions to your basis in the property and part of your depreciation deduction, including:
- Abstract fees
- Charges for installing utility services
- Legal fees
- Recording fees
- Surveys
- Transfer taxes
- Title insurance
- Any amounts the seller owes that you agree to pay (such as back taxes or interest, recording or mortgage fees, charges for improvements or repairs, and sales
commissions).