Claim for Relocation Expenses: Closing Costs

An Authorized Certifying Officer requested a decision concerning employee's claim. Employee who purchased residence incident to transfer of duty station claims closing costs paid by seller but included in purchase price. Since closing costs are clearly discernible and separate from price allocable to realty and both buyer and seller regarded costs as having been paid by buyer, claim may be paid for full amount of closing costs upon proper documentation itemizing the costs, the amount of each item claimed, and claimant's liability therefore.