Your situation triggers a gift tax because it exceeds the $16,000.00 limit to both you and your wife ($32,000.00 total). Please refer to this link for directions on how to report this gift. FYI, your mother-in-law is responsible for this tax.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-gift-tax...
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