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House sold during probate process

Amandaba04 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:10:20 GMT

I have previously consulted a CPA, but I still have my occasional doubts. My mother passed 07/2021. Fairly simple estate with a house with a mortgage. A Will was in place, and I was the only beneficiary. I got permission from the court to sale during probate. House was appraised 11/21, sold 02/22. House was appraised at 169k. House sold for 185k. Mortgage was paid off (40k) before the remaining funds were transferred to estate account for 6 months until it was closed. Is there technically no capital gains? I was told I didn’t need to file a 1041, but I still worry. Tia!

Re: House sold during probate process

M-MTax — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:58:28 GMT

if you got a 1099-s with your SSN on it and reported it on your return you don't need to file a 1041.

Re: House sold during probate process

NCperson — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:19:25 GMT

@Amandaba04 capital gain was $16k less the selling costs.

Whether or not you received a 1099-S, the seller (may be the estate, may be you) is required to report the gain/

you are required to report world wide income, whether or not you receive a form that is reported to the IRS.

Re: House sold during probate process

Amandaba04 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:19:45 GMT

Never received a 1099. The house sold during the probate, so was never transferred into my name or anything.

Re: House sold during probate process

NCperson — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:22:48 GMT

@Amandaba04 then the estate is required to report the capital gain.

Were there selling expenses involved (the big one is normally the sales commission). did you spend money during the few months that the estate owned it to improve the property?

Re: House sold during probate process

Amandaba04 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:25:27 GMT

No significant expenses, just basic maintenance. Would it still be 16k gain even if the mortgage had to be paid off, which came off the top before the check was even cut to the estate?

Re: House sold during probate process

Mike9241 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 04:56:03 GMT

@Amandaba04 The mortgage has no effect on the gain

here are some other selling expenses that the estate might pay. see the closing statement:

transfer tax

home inspection fee

home warranty fee

a common item - not a selling expense that can be reported on the 1041 is the proration of real estate taxes which can be a charge (expense) if there are unpaid taxes or a credit (income) if taxes were prepaid (paid for a period that is after the date of sale)