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oldhenry
Nov 29, 2008, 11:19 AM
My parents (non-US citizens) lived overseas and have passed away. On the death of my mother, I inherited their apartment and have recently sold it and intend transferring the proceeds to the US. I am a US citizen, 72 years old, reside in the US and file joint tax returns with my wife.
Question: what are the tax implications for this situation? Thanks for any help.

MukatA
Dec 1, 2008, 04:55 AM
1. There is no tax on inheritances.
2. Your cost basis of the property is the fair market value at the date of death. You will report sale on schedule D (Form 1040) and report any profit.
Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Tax on Inheritances (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/tax-on-inheritances.html)

IntlTax
Dec 1, 2008, 06:51 PM
There is no U.S. tax on the inheritance. If the value of the inheritance is $100,000 or greater, you need to report it on Form 3520, Part IV. The penalties can be significant for failure to report.