Home sellers run into date-of-death appraisal more often than they expect. This tag collects what we have written about it, beginning with “Inherited House Basis” and “Inherited Home Sale Taxes” in Inherited Homes & Probate, in plain language and without sales pressure. 2 articles currently use this tag, so it is worth browsing them side by side. General education only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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An inherited house cost basis usually starts from the property’s value on the date of death, not the old purchase price. This guide explains how to document that value and what to keep after the sale.
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Inherited home sale taxes depend on basis, selling costs and who reports the sale. See how value at death, gain and cash proceeds differ before you list.
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