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Is it possible to write-off repair expenses on a sold home?

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Sold my home FSBO, the buyer wanted help paying for repair work needing to be done that came up on inspection report. This was not listed in our closing contract.

I don't mind splitting the cost of the repair by paying the contractor directly, but have tax concerns. Because this was not listed on the closing contract, it will look like I made more money from the sale than I actually did.

The sale closed on 4/29. I know I am in no way legally responsible to pay for the work to be done, but in the interest of being a decent human I agreed to pay some of the repair cost as long as there is a way to navigate the tax implications. Any tax experts know how or if it is possible to write off the repair cost? A lender told me I could have the contractor write me up a separate invoice for the amount I agreed to pay, and document well the address and reason for paying the repair costs, and then I could write it off. Hoping to gain some more information. 


Thanks!

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