Yes, those costs would qualify.
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What can I include to satisfy the substantial improvement test?
Are architectural fees, permitting costs, developer fees and other pre-construction related costs considered additions to basis for the purpose of satisfying the substantial improvement test?
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Yes.
Soft costs are generally capitalized into basis, and they are therefore included in the substantial improvement calculation, except if they are paid at closing and factored into the initial basis.
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