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June 1, 2019
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Do I need to do anything for inheritance money??

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I claimed 32,000 worth of inheritance do I have to do anything with my taxes having to do with that

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June 1, 2019

Generally, inherited property (including cash, stocks, and real estate) is not taxable or reportable on a personal 1040 federal return.

However, any income earned from an inheritance such as interest, dividends, rent) or capital gains will be taxable on a federal return.

 An inheritance will be taxable if you inherit an IRA, 401(k) or other retirement account. That would be considered "income in respect of a decedent" which is earned by a deceased person prior to death. Because it was paid after death the income is taxable to the recipient in the year paid. You would receive a 1099-R if this was the case.

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