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It's not clear exactly what your problem is. Taxable income, on Form 1040 line 15, is never equal to W-2 wages plus interest, because adjustments and deductions are subtracted to calculate taxable income.   First, go back to where you entered your W-2 in TurboTax and double-check that the amount in box 1 is entered correctly. If you have more than one W-2, check them all. Look for incorrect digits, transposed digits, extra digits, missing digits, or a misplaced decimal point. If all of the W-2 entries are correct, look at your Form 1040. How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing?   Which line on Form 1040 includes the extra $5,000? Is it exactly $5,000? How many W-2s do you have? What is the exact amount in box 1 of each W-2? What are the exact amounts on Form 1040 lines 1a, 1z, 2b, and 9? Is there an amount on any other line on Form 1040 lines 1b through 8? If so, what line, and what is the exact amount?  

Sorry for your loss. Technically, the basis (cost) is the fair market value on the date your mother died. However, since the dates of death and sale are so close together in time, I would use the sales price. You can obtain an appraisal if you think there was a significant change in value between the two dates. This sale is reported on your 1040 Schedule D. Net deductible capital losses are limited to $3,000 per year. Any excess is a carryover to be used in future years subjext to the then-current tax laws. 

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