The so-called “step-up in basis” rule is a crucial aspect of U.S. tax law that can significantly affect the taxation of inherited assets. This provision, which is codified within the Internal Revenue ...

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Inheriting an asset grants a step-up in basis, setting cost basis to FMV at death, reducing capital gains tax. Controversy surrounds step-up in basis, as it significantly lowers taxes on inherited ...

What Is the Step-Up in Basis? The step-up in basis is a tax provision that helps beneficiaries lock in the cost basis of assets at the time they inherit them from a benefactor. Many assets such as ...

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