This could force your family to sell the property to pay taxes.

But the prohibition is that you cannot buy from related parties when the intent is to lessen your tax burden. 

Feel free to ask the BP Forum your tax question. 

If I am able to make tax deductions or write offs from repairs/ maintenance items how can I do so?

Highest conversion rate you can get with these folks.3) Pre-foreclosure/tax isues, etc.

You could use term life insurance to offset taxes.  

I heard that this can be beneficial for the seller cause it can help them avoid tax obligations.

"While exploring the fence situation I also explored the driveway with no easement situation and decided to implement a fee to help me cover the taxes and maintenance of the section of my parcel that is paved and dedicated for your use as a driveway."

I'm not sure what you mean by type of income tax basis, but ideally, both my parents and us would have the lowest tax basis possible?

Is there any way to avoid these taxes?