Sergio Was Required by the City to Pay $2,000 for the Cost

question 56

True/False

Sergio was required by the city to pay $2,000 for the cost of new curbing installed by the city in front of his personal residence.The new curbing was installed throughout Sergio's neighborhood as part of a street upgrade project.Sergio may not deduct $2,000 as a tax, but he may add the $2,000 to the basis of his property.

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