Although there is a limit as to how much of a loss you can claim each year, in general, selling inherited property at a loss counts as a capital loss on Line 13 of your annual 1040. Heirs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire sell inherited property at a loss more often than you may...
READ MOREShould I Rent or Sell the Property I Inherited?
Many times, when a loved one dies and leaves real property behind, the family has made property disposition arrangements in advance, especially if another family member is still living in the house. Usually, a brief addendum to a will is more than enough to get everyone on the same page when it comes to...
READ MORE