When you sell property, the difference between what you receive and your tax basis in the property produces gain or loss. When selling property, include what you paid for this, such as the land and the cost of constructing the home as well as the initial closing costs (e.g., attorney’s fees, etc.).
Gross income less allowable adjustments, such as IRA, alimony, and Keogh deductions. AGI determines whether various tax benefits are phased out, such as personal exemptions, itemized deductions, and the rental loss allowance and modified adjusted gross income (MAGI).