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Eligible Basis

IRS IRC § 42 Audit Technique Guide — Part I (Introduction and Pre-Contact Analysis) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

The Eligible Basis is the total allowable cost associated with the depreciable residential rental project. If the building is located in a high cost area, the eligible basis may be increased to 130% of the actual costs.

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