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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

The guys will not agree with one another. Ask an accountant where you live.

I think it is ordinary income, and you'll owe quarterly estimates on it. A bunch of guys don't want that to be the correct answer, so they'll tell you differently.

Additionally, you may be in an inheritance tax state. Which is different from estate tax, although some folks here seem unable to comprehend the difference. Because of that, there could be an inheritance tax owed to begin with, before you reach the income tax issue.