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June 6, 2019
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I receive money from my mother's estate. Is this taxable?

  • June 6, 2019
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My mother passed away last year. I established a bank acct. with the name of her estate. I received money from the estate. Is this  taxable?
Best answer by RichardK

Generally inherited property is not taxable, click here for the Turbotax video: Is Inherited Money Counted as Income by the IRS?

The only exception to this is if you inherit a retirement account.

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June 6, 2019

Generally inherited property is not taxable, click here for the Turbotax video: Is Inherited Money Counted as Income by the IRS?

The only exception to this is if you inherit a retirement account.