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2 piecec of land i inherited from my mother/international

i inherited 2- pieces of land in istanbul turkey, i live in california, do i have to pay inheritance tax in california, when i sell them,


Asked on 3/07/09, 5:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

osman kuray kuray law offices

Re: 2 piecec of land i inherited from my mother/international

Basicly I can tell no,but of course everycase is different from each other so if you can contact me and inform about the details you can get an more clear answer. Osman Kuray

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www.kuray.av.tr

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Answered on 3/08/09, 5:35 pm
Mark Russakow Russakow, Ryan and Johnson

Re: 2 piecec of land i inherited from my mother/international

Good question. You should consult with a cpa, but you will always pay tax if you derive income from any source if it is over the inheritance tax. The quesition is where is the money going to go when you inherit, will it stay in the US or other country.

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Answered on 3/07/09, 6:15 pm
Gursel Ongoren ONGOREN LAW OFFICE

Re: 2 piecec of land i inherited from my mother/international

Dear Sirs,

Thank you for your question.

According to Turkish Inheritance Tax Law, as general rule, for the property situated in Turkey the inhertance tax is to be paid in Turkey. However, if you have exceptional circumstances the different provisions may be applicable. So, if you are interested in the detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best Regards,

Prof. Dr. Gursel Ongoren

Ongoren Law Office

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Answered on 3/09/09, 4:28 am


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