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June 4, 2019
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House burnt down. The next year I sold the land at a gain. No Form 1099-S was received. Can I reduce the new house basis or is this taxable gain?

  • June 4, 2019
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Best answer by Coleen3

Edited 3/11/18

The sale of the land would generally be a gain but see further answers below. Your house that was burnt by file should have been reported as a Casualty and Theft to recoup any amount that the insurance company did not reimburse.

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Coleen3Answer
Employee
June 4, 2019

Edited 3/11/18

The sale of the land would generally be a gain but see further answers below. Your house that was burnt by file should have been reported as a Casualty and Theft to recoup any amount that the insurance company did not reimburse.

Dave1040Author
Employee
June 4, 2019
I don't understand your answer on the land gain?  Is it taxable and where do I report the gain?  Or, do I reduce the basis in the new house?