Check with your cpa and tax accountant for the details and if they would support and defend such a position upon audit.

Failure to report can result in extra interest and penalties...In my experience, the majority of folks who qualify for a preforeclosure short sale AND report and treat the income resulting from forgiven debt find the 'income' is fully or substantially exempt from tax.But, if an audit later reveals failure to report... the issue becomes more complicated than if it were addressed early on.

Deals are audited from time to time, which can include a review of transactions.

.= appreciate your work more...if let's say their voucher is for $1,500, please consider this also includes utilities allocation so your actual total pay may be $1,300. bonus points for a lot of insulation in the walls and attic+-crawl space. my local HA has some discounts available with local vendors for energy audit and property insulation/green stuff. you harden your property by going to nice and  abuse-resistent: check your local competition and go one level above. kitchens and bathroom sells the property. also go directly to the heart of the head/ lady of the house!!!

@Alex Cuevas Welcome.should be an interesting meeting next Tuesday Free Energy Audits to help you determine upgrades, correcting your worst Landlord mistakes and picking up the pieces from Dave Lindahl's Multi Family & Ultimate Partnering 7 Bootcamps

FYI - I'm yet to win the lottery - ill keep you posted.I intend to use the remainder of my free time travelling to learn as much as i can about the real estate industry and prepare myself for my return to the UK.My ultimate goal is to invest in large commercial developments, initially i will be looking to flip small residential properties.Thanks for taking the time to read this.BenOh and as a side note, if anybody would like free impartial advice about any Japanese knotweed problems then please do get in touch, I would be happy to help.

Hi @Steve ChristmasWhen I was in multi family property management as a property manager I had to audit applications after we ran the application through our screening company.The way we did applications was anyone over 18 years of age would need to complete the application.

If audited and discovered, the transactions would be deemed as arrangements and both accounts would be penalized.

His QI is telling him the escrow would also be considered money received at closing but falls in a gray area if audited. 

While you might get away with paying capital gains, it may also increase your risk of audit, which may not be worth the trade-off.Again, I'm NOT a tax professional, so get professional verification of everything I'm saying before you listen to me