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Answered: October 28, 2021 1:18 am
Answered: October 28, 2021 1:18 am
My spouse inherited a $30,000 bank account from her sister-in-law. Do we owe taxes on this?
Inheritances are tax free, regardless of amount. However, if the account starts to earn interest, your spouse must pay tax on the interest from the date of the inheritance.
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Installment sale
A sale of property that allows for tax deferment if at least one payment is received after the end of the tax year in which the sale occurs. The installment method does not apply to year-end sales of publicly traded securities. Dealers may not use the installment method. Investors with very large installment balances could face a special tax.
