I'm not an attorney, and you should get professional advice. But from my reading, you might owe a capital gains tax on any increased value of the house from the time of its purchase by the person from whom you inherited it. This would be true if you got the house through a Will. However, if that person created a trust and put the title of the house in the name of the trust, you do not owe capital gains tax on any past increase in value.
Yes it possible would have to pay some federal income tax on any gain from the sale of this land. This will depend on how long you have held the land after it was inherited and your adjusted cost basis of the land when it is sold and the use of the land before it was sold.
That depends on a couple things: what taxes do you mean? estate or property taxes? Most states have property taxes, which must be paid regardless of the status of the owner. In 2010, the estate tax was repealed. So, no taxes should be due on the home to transfer it to your mother's heir(s). IRAs in an estate would be handled differently, since the income is tax deferred. Complicating things slightly: if you inherited the house but didn't sell it immediately, you would have to pay a capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the house. Your "basis" in the house would be its value at the time you inherited it; you subtract that from what you sold it for, and pay tax on the difference. If you inherited it 15 years ago, that could be substantial.
i personally dont think you would have to pay sales tax on a house that you inherited unless you are paying for the utilities lighting and all the heating and cooling soo yes and no.
In Canada you pay the capital gains only on investment properties that are sold and it's paid with your income taxes (so you may have a income tax balance due when you file your taxes, for the year the property was sold).
If you inherit something of value -- instead of earning it through work -- you pay no tax unless the value of what you inherit is greater than $5 million. In 2013, the amount you can inherit tax-free goes down to a "mere" $1 million. In other words, if you earn money by working for it, you pay income tax. If you inherit the money, you pay pretty much nothing unless the amount is truly huge. To some politicians, this difference in tax rates is called a "flat" tax. Others propose that those who get their money, not by working for it, but by inheriting it, should pay no tax at all -- which these people also insist is a "flat" tax rate.
Yes it possible would have to pay some federal income tax on any gain from the sale of this land. This will depend on how long you have held the land after it was inherited and your adjusted cost basis of the land when it is sold and the use of the land before it was sold.
If you just inherited a bag full of money, no. If you inherited a tax deferred account like an IRA, 401k, or pension, you may have to pay tax when you take the money out. If you inherited property such as a house or stocks, you may have to pay taxes on the growth in value between the date of death and the date you sold the property. If you inherit US Savings Bonds, you may have to pay tax on the interest when you cash them in, including interest earned during the life of the deceased if the deceased was not declaring the interest annually on his or her taxes.
That depends on a couple things: what taxes do you mean? estate or property taxes? Most states have property taxes, which must be paid regardless of the status of the owner. In 2010, the estate tax was repealed. So, no taxes should be due on the home to transfer it to your mother's heir(s). IRAs in an estate would be handled differently, since the income is tax deferred. Complicating things slightly: if you inherited the house but didn't sell it immediately, you would have to pay a capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the house. Your "basis" in the house would be its value at the time you inherited it; you subtract that from what you sold it for, and pay tax on the difference. If you inherited it 15 years ago, that could be substantial.
Your basis in the property inherited is the fair-market value on the date of transfer. Therefore, there would be no tax due unless you sold the vehicle for more than the stated $45,000.
i personally dont think you would have to pay sales tax on a house that you inherited unless you are paying for the utilities lighting and all the heating and cooling soo yes and no.
In Pennsylvania, there is no state inheritance tax on the sale of inherited property. However, capital gains tax may apply if the property is sold for a profit. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
No, it stays absolutely the same, unless you request it to change.
No. Capital gain tax is a tax that is assessed when an asset is sold. The passing of an asset by inheritance (one received by the laws of intestacy when a decedent dies without a will) or an asset distributed from a trust does not constitute a sale; thus, the tax is not triggered. The tax is triggered when the property, inherited from a decedent or as a distribution from the trust, is sold. Assets owned by a decedent (or his revocable trust) get a new basis when the decedent dies, equal to the asset's value as of the date of death. If you sell the asset for more than the basis, then the tax is payable on the sale price, minus the basis. On the other hand, if an asset is owned by a trust, is sold by the trust, and proceeds are received by the trust, the trust must pay the capital gain tax.
In Canada you pay the capital gains only on investment properties that are sold and it's paid with your income taxes (so you may have a income tax balance due when you file your taxes, for the year the property was sold).
The tax paid on profit from selling a house is an example of capital gains tax. This tax is levied on the profit realized from the sale of an asset, such as real estate, when it is sold for more than its purchase price. Depending on the holding period and local tax laws, the rate of capital gains tax may vary.
You don't have to pay taxes on a 20K inheritance from anyone. However, what will happen is taxes can be taken out of the 20K.
It may benefit you to file when you have a loss. Check with a professional