Sometimes yes, sometimes no. The key issue is usually Capital Gains Tax rather than Inheritance Tax. If the property rises in value between the probate valuation date and the eventual sale, the estate may have a taxable…
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. The key issue is usually Capital Gains Tax rather than Inheritance Tax. If the property rises in value between the probate valuation date and the eventual sale, the estate may have a taxable gain.
That does not mean every probate sale triggers tax. If the property sells for around the probate value, there may be little or no gain. If it is transferred directly to a beneficiary rather than sold by the estate, the tax position can also be different.
The important point is that the probate value matters later. It is not just a number for the application. It becomes an important reference point for the tax treatment of the sale.
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- Can we use the property sale proceeds to pay Inheritance Tax before probate is granted?Can we use the property sale proceeds to pay Inheritance Tax before probate is granted?/knowledge-hub/using-sale-proceeds-to-pay-inheritance-tax-before-probate/
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