Question

where are legal fees for real estate investments to be entered?

I was charged legal fees for a property sale and settlement

Your cost basis in the real estate includes fees and closing costs for buying the property.

The following items are some of the settlement fees or closing costs you can include in the basis of your property.

Abstract fees (abstract of title fees).
Charges for installing utility services.
Legal fees (including title search and preparation of the sales contract and deed).

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