Are property survey fees to protect property deductible?

[IreneS]

Property survey fees are not deductible on your return.  However, they can be added to the basis of the property when you sell in order to decrease any capital gain. 

[Spcostello4387]

What about surveyor fees paid for a property that is 100% a rental? 

[JohnW222]

In that event, yes, the may be deducted.

[grady3]

are land survey costs tax deductible

[JohnB5677]

Property survey fees are not deductible on your return. However, they can be added to the basis of the property when you sell in order to decrease any capital gain.