Died in Lieu Taxes

if there's a deficiency balance left over, you could be facing the need to pay income taxes on that loss, which your lender could report as income to you.

Hi Sunny!

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If you do not want to save the property, then you should go ahead with the deed in lieu of foreclosure. You may apply for an independent appraisal. It will help you in knowing the right value of your property. The lender will forgive your deficient amount resulting from the sale of the property. The IRS will consider this as your income and charge you taxes on that amount. However, depending upon the Mortgage Debt Relief Act, you may not have to pay the taxes.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane

If lender is willing to do DIL then do it. George is incorrect. Sussane is correct; however, if the investment prop. is a 2nd home (but use as rental), you don't pay the taxes when the bank send you 1099c. If you live in a Non Anti-deficiency State, DIL may result in a deficiency collection after 12 months. It depends on YOUR DIL agreement. READ IT. If you have your account prepared a personal financial statement BEFORE your DIL and showing your NETWORTH is Negative or "Insolvement", YOU DON"T HAVE TO PAY 1099c Taxes when the bank send you the 1099c next year. Sincerely, ibuyshortsaleproperties.com

i stand by what i said...investment property is handled differently than owner occupied property.