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Are real estate commission rebates taxable?

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Are real estate commission rebates taxable?

The IRS has ruled that commission rebates are part of the settlement statement when purchasing a home and are viewed as part of the transaction as a whole.

This means that any rebates you receive won’t impact your taxable income for the year.

If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve created a guide to commission rebates that dives deeper on the IRS’ position and how to receive a rebate.

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