Mother-in-law transferred primary house to family trust in 2015. Mother-in-law sold that house in 2016. How should this sale be reported on her 1040?

[bwa · Accepted solution]

This Motley Fool article explains why your question is difficult to answer because it depends on the type of trust.

https://www.fool.com/knowledge-center/taxation-of-family-trusts.aspx

[CalCountry]

Thanks, bwa.  A great, concise reference article!

[chief_illiniwek]

Thanks, BWA.  I see why you are a "SuperUser".