JulieS
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, as Critter-3 points out, simply inheriting the house does not mean you have to file any tax forms at all. There is nothing to report to the IRS unless you sell the house. 

 

If your entire income is SSI, you don't need to file a tax return. Owning this house does not change that. 

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