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Understand this paragraph within the context of the article.
"Complete Section IV of Form 4562. Enter your new expenses for your property on Line 23. Note that your tax basis in the property increased with the expenditure on the fee to acquire the loan. However, the amortization process will gradually lower your basis, all other things being equal, even as it lowers your tax bill."