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December 7, 2019
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How do determine adjusted basis in property when client has not kept records of capital improvements?

How do you determine gain or loss on sale of property when client does not have records of capital improvements

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TaxMonkeyAnswer
Level 7
December 7, 2019

It would be improper to increase the basis in property without any substantiation.  You need to help you client substantiate any increases in basis that would be appropriate.

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TaxMonkeyAnswer
Level 7
December 7, 2019

It would be improper to increase the basis in property without any substantiation.  You need to help you client substantiate any increases in basis that would be appropriate.

Accountant-Man
Level 13
December 7, 2019

No records equals zero basis.

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sjrcpa
Level 15
December 7, 2019
When you tell them that they usually come up with something.
The more I know the more I don’t know.