Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
gift of equity
A friend is selling a property in Los Angeles for $500,000 and is giving a gift of equity of $100,000 towards the purchase price. Does the seller have to pay any taxes on the $100,000 gift of equity?
Asked on 8/01/07, 1:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Benjamin Berger
Berger-Harrison, A Professional Corporation
Re: gift of equity
They can set it up so that no taxes will be paid on that $100k. Contact me to discuss further.
Answered on 8/01/07, 2:14 pm