Question

In 2017, Blake purchased a new home. In addition to the purchase price of $200,000, he paid $700 in legal fees and $2,000 in recording costs. In 2019, he added a deck at a cost of $5,000. Blake's basis in his home is:

Answer 1

$207,700

Step-by-step explanation:

Blake's basis in his home in 2017 = purchase price + legal and administrative fees = $200,000 + ($700 + $2,000) = $202,700

Since the deck that Blake added to his home is considered an improvement that is permanent and increases the home's value, it will also increase the home's basis = $202,700 + $5,000 = $207,700