DaveF1006
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Deductions & credits

Yes, if there is revenue from the house, It must be reported as a sale and you may need to pay capital gains on the sale. To report the sale, you will need to know the Fair Market Value of the house at death and then the proceeds received from the sale. Most of the time, these two amounts are identical resulting in very little capital gains to you, the beneficiary.

 

 

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