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If you didn't receive form 1099-S, or the 1099-S is not in your name or Social Security Number (SSN), no, you don't have to report the sale of the home.
If you receive Form 1099-S Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions in your name and Social Security Number, the IRS matches the amount on the 1099-S form to the amount reported on your income tax return. If 100% of the sale proceeds is under your SSN, you have two options on how to report this.
Option #1:
Option #2:
When you receive a Form 1099-S for amounts that actually belong to another person or entity, you are considered a nominee recipient. You should file a Form 1099-S with the IRS (the same type of Form 1099 you received). File the new Form 1099-S with Form 1096 (this is a transmittal for the 1099-S) by mailing to the Internal Revenue Service Center for your area.
It depends on more details. You may need to have your taxes done by a CPA.
Was this an investment house or your son's home? Did you have money invested in it or were you only on the deed to help your son acquire the home or mortgage.
If it was an investment house, the taxes can "follow the money". That is if your son got it all, he can report all the gain.
However if he is claiming the home sale exclusion, he cannot not use that on your half of the gain. You have made a gift of equity to him and are responsible for your portion of the gain on the sale.
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