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Be Aware of Capital Gains Tax when Managing an Inheritance

In the case of inheritance, while there are no direct taxes, assets acquired from an estate can be subject to capital gains tax. A capital gain is any profit that results from the sale or transfer of an asset. To calculate a gain, simply subtract the original purchase price plus any other costs from the sales price, or in certain instances when the property is inherited its current market value. For example, say your father purchased his home for $200,000. He spent $20,000 improving the property. When he died, the home's appraised value was $250,000. When you sell the home, unless you use this home as your main residence, ...

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Be Aware of Capital Gains Tax when Managing an Inheritance

In the case of inheritance, while there are no direct taxes, assets acquired from an estate can be subject to capital gains tax. A capital gain is any profit that results from the sale or transfer ...

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Be Aware of Capital Gains Tax when Managing an Inheritance

In the case of inheritance, while there are no direct taxes, assets acquired from an estate can be subject to capital gains tax. A capital gain is any profit that results from the sale or transfer ...

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