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Income Tax Basis in Estate Planning

January 28, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: gain, Income tax basis, step-up

Income tax basis is important in estate planning. This article examines what happens to an asset’s basis when it is gifted. It then examines what happens to the basis of an asset when someone dies with the asset and then bequeaths it to someone. Many people find it surprising that these are treated differently. Income tax basis is an important factor in considering estate planning strategies.

Income Tax Basis in Estate Planning

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Charlie Amen
Charlie Amen
I am a prior owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C., retired from practicing law as of June 1, 2022. I still work part time for the firm as support and tax preparation Read More!
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