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When you sell your home at a profit, the difference between the cost and the selling price is taxable (unless you defer it by buying a more expensive home). The important cost basis is the sum of the original cost plus the dollar-value of improvements and selling expenses. Although the average homeowner can usually determine the amount originally paid for the home, he usually lacks information regarding improvements which have been made during ownership.

Amounts spent for replacements, alterations or improvements which

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