Many standards do not include finished basements in overall square footage, even if they are included in the garage.

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Does total living area include garage?

Input the total square footage of the residence here. DO NOT include basements, porches, breezeways, decks, or one-story attached garages when calculating total living space. Do, however, include garages built into the homes.

What is included in floor area?

The floor area of a building is the total gross horizontal areas of all floors of a building, including usable basements and all other areas measured from the interior face of the exterior walls or, in the case of a shared wall, from the centerline of a wall separating the 2 buildings.

Is a garage included in square footage for tax purposes?

Definitely. When calculating your total square footage, the IRS Child Care Audit Techniques Guide specifies that the space in your basement and garage must be taken into account.

Does a garage add value to a home?

Adding a garage to your home can and will raise its resale value in almost any situation. According to Pocket Sense, the average attached garage will cost around $27,000 to build. About 81 percent of the time, homeowners see an increase in the resale value of $21,000.