[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-7146":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"7146","What are some examples of home additions and permanent home improvements?","Depending on your situation, you are eligible to include the cost of certain home additions, permanent home improvements, or repairs done as part of a larger project in the basis of your home. Generally, the basis in your home subtracted from your sales price will determine the gain on the sale of your home. So, a higher basis will result in a smaller gain and potentially less taxes. \r\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\nFollowing are some examples of home additions and permanent home improvements you may be able to include in the basis of your home:\r\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\n\u003Cb>Home Additions\u003C/b>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Bedroom\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Bathroom\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Deck\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Garage\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Porch\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Patio\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cb>Permanent Home Improvements\u003C/b>\r\n\u003Cbr>\r\nLawn and Grounds:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Landscaping\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Driveway\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Walkway\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Fence\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Retaining wall\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Swimming pool\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul> \r\nExterior:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Storm windows/doors\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>New roof\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>New siding\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Satellite dish\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul> \r\nInsulation:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Attic\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Walls\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Floors\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Pipes and duct work\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul> \r\nSystems:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Heating system\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Central air conditioning\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Furnace\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Duct work\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Central humidifier\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Central vacuum\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Air/water filtration systems\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Wiring\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Security systems\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Lawn sprinkler system\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul> \r\nPlumbing:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Septic system\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Water heater\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Soft water system\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Filtration system\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul> \r\nInterior:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Built-in appliances\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Kitchen modernization\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Flooring\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Wall-to-wall carpeting\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Fireplace\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul> \r\nFor more information about what you can and can't include in the basis of your home, see \u003Ca href=\"https://www.freetaxusa.com/taxes2025/formdownload?sid=15&form=f_pub_523.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">IRS \u003Ci>Publication 523\u003C/i>\u003Cspan class=\"append_pdf\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>.",1777391479896]