How to avoid taxes by selling a second house

cwoodrow55 · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 1 1.28 Dollars($)

My wife's parents is signing over their house to her and she wants to sell it. We already own a home and want to stay in it.
Is there a way to use part of the money to pay off the balance of our house and avoid some taxes?
If so can we put the remaining amount in a trust fund?

jameshogg · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject:

Hi cwoodrow,

You can definitely use a portion of the money to pay off the balance amount on your house. As far as taxes are concerned, if there is a profit, then you may have to pay the capital gains taxes. You should contact a tax adviser and get his opinion as to whether or not you would be able to avoid some of the taxes.

Thanks

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