If You Inherit a House and Sell It, How Are the Profits Taxed?

By Julie Ryan Evans | Dec 13, 2017 If you sell your house and make a profit, you must pay capital gains tax—so does the same rule apply when you inherit a house from a deceased relative? The truth is that inheriting property can be taxing—both emotionally and financially. The amount you must pay when you sell an inherited property can indeed take a toll on your bottom line. But before we discuss the details, let’s take a closer look at...

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