Posted on: 05th Jul, 2010 09:50 pm
My fiance purchased a house 4 months and now we are going to add me to the deed. I am going to take out 10,000 from my IRA to pay for half the down payment and pay half the expenses going forward. I have 3 questions: 1. Are there any tax implications to me (gift tax?) 2. Is this considered a purchase of a home as I am trying to avoid early withdrawal tax and the penalty tax? 3. Am I fiscally responsible for all costs purtaining to the property after that? I ask because we want to make sure we are both protected. Please advise. Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks so much!
Hi mikeandcalista,
If your fiancé transfers the property to you as a gift, then he/she will be liable for paying the gift taxes. You would be considered as the owner of the property once your name is added to the property deed. You will be equally liable for the property as your fiancé, once your name is added to the property deed.
Thanks,
Jerry
If your fiancé transfers the property to you as a gift, then he/she will be liable for paying the gift taxes. You would be considered as the owner of the property once your name is added to the property deed. You will be equally liable for the property as your fiancé, once your name is added to the property deed.
Thanks,
Jerry