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June 8, 2024
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Sibling Buyout & Capital Gains Tax

  • June 8, 2024
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My brother and I inherited our mother’s home after she passed away and we decided to do a sibling buyout. He bought me out for less that half of what the property is valued at and he is keeping the home to live in with his family. Am I subject to capital gains tax with the buyout money I received from my brother? 

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    Employee
    June 8, 2024

    Your cost basis is half the value of the house and you received less than that so you made no profit and so owe no tax on the sale. 

    June 8, 2024

    also you do not have a deductible loss because the sale was between related parties.  Without knowing the amount involved, whether this was handled so a 1099-S will be issued, can't say what to do as wether or not to report on your tax return.  

     

    Ark808Author
    July 10, 2024

    I just saw something about capital gains LOSS and also gift tax. Would you happen to know anything about those 2 things and if any of that would relate to my situation?

    **Side note: I do have an appointment with a tax consultant next week but I’m impatient lol**

    Thank you in advance!