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posted Sep 28, 2020 4:52:53 PM

Should I mark a property "sold or disclosed" if it was foreclosed? Not sure if "the entire interest in this property was disposed of in a fully taxable transaction."

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Sep 28, 2020 6:04:51 PM

you should consult a real estate attorney who can best advise you.  

Each state has laws that govern the foreclosure process, including the notices a lender must post publicly, the owner's options for bringing the loan current and avoiding foreclosure, and the timeline and process for selling the property.

 

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Sep 29, 2020 8:43:26 AM

Normally, a foreclosure is treated as a sale.  You "sold" the property to the bank, and the price is the amount the bank realized at auction (which might have left you with a deficiency of course.)

 

It sounds like this was business property, since I don't think that question will come up for the sale or foreclosure of a personal home.  If this was business property, you may owe recapture tax on depreciation you previously took, even if the property was foreclosed at a loss.  You may want professional tax advice.