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posted Jun 3, 2019 4:34:43 PM

Myself and 2 siblings inherited a house and we all rec'd 1099s for 1/3 of the proceeds. Do I enter the full basis amount or 1/3 basis amount? Thanks!

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:34:44 PM

If you each got a 1099 for 1/3 of the sale, then you would each use 1/3 of the basis as the purchase price.

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:34:44 PM

If you each got a 1099 for 1/3 of the sale, then you would each use 1/3 of the basis as the purchase price.

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 4:34:46 PM

Keep in mind that inheritance is not taxed.

Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:34:47 PM

If you inherit a house and then its sold, its possible (although not likely) that you may have some gain.