Louise purchased her primary residence for $240,000. As part of the closing procedure, she paid $2,300 in a loan origination fee, $750 to a lawyer to review the purchase contract and other closing papers, $150 for a property survey, and $800 for title insurance. She also gave the real estate agent a $75 gift basket in appreciation for his hard work. What is Louise's basis in the residence

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Answer:

$241,700

Explanation:

Luoise's basis in her house = purchase price + any costs associated and necessary to complete the purchase process = $240,000 (price of the house) + $750 (lawyer's fees) + $150 (property survey) + $800 (title insurance) = $241,700

In order to determine a house's basis, you must assume that you are purchasing the house using cash, no fees directly related to a mortgage are included, nor gifts to real estate agents.