Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

The cost basis, on inherited property, is the fair market value (FMV) on the date of death. That was apparently $24,000. If the property was sold for $30,000, the capital gain is $6,000.  That can be adjusted downward for any expenses on the sale.

On your tax return, you report your share of the sale  (apparently $7000) less your share of the cost basis (24,000 divided by the number of heirs) on form 8949,and then schedule D. 

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