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posted Jun 30, 2020 1:12:06 PM

Do I list the cost basis for inherited, sold vacant land from as far as I can find records for and do I list only my % share?

The land was inherited in 1982 and is shared by 4 siblings. The oldest value found is from 2003. Will that work?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 30, 2020 1:48:47 PM

It is best to list the cost basis as accurately as you can.  If you don't have records from earlier than 2003 (which is a significant amount of time past 1982) you may want to enlist some assistance from a professional to determine the approximate value of the land at the time of the inheritance. 

 

Keep in mind that the cost basis of an inherited asset is the value of the asset on the date of death of the person from whom you inherited (unless the estate elected an alternate valuation date, which is not common.)

 

In TurboTax, only report your 25% share of both the basis and the sale to calculate your individual gain.  

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Expert Alumni
Jun 30, 2020 1:48:47 PM

It is best to list the cost basis as accurately as you can.  If you don't have records from earlier than 2003 (which is a significant amount of time past 1982) you may want to enlist some assistance from a professional to determine the approximate value of the land at the time of the inheritance. 

 

Keep in mind that the cost basis of an inherited asset is the value of the asset on the date of death of the person from whom you inherited (unless the estate elected an alternate valuation date, which is not common.)

 

In TurboTax, only report your 25% share of both the basis and the sale to calculate your individual gain.  

Level 15
Jun 30, 2020 4:00:04 PM

Your cost basis is the fair market value of the property on the date the original owner passed. Not the date your name was was put on the deed and you acquired legal ownership.