Are back taxes an expense of sale when selling a vacation home

[Damin]

Client sold a vacation home, entered the sale on the Schedule D can the back taxes paid at the sale be deducted from the gain.  As an expense of Sale on the D or do they go on the Sched A?

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

Sounds like A is the proper resting place for them.

[Damin]

Thanks for your time but I need something more definite.  

[IRonMaN]

If you need something more definitive, it sounds like it's time to roll up your sleeves and do some research.

[George4Tacks]

Is TurboTax a definitive source? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-we-deduct-past-property-taxe...

P.S. DO NOT TRY TO WRITE OFF ANY PENALTIES.