Concept
Step-Up In Basis 0
Step-Up in Basis is a tax provision that adjusts the value of an inherited asset to its fair market value at the time of the decedent's death, reducing the capital gains tax liability for heirs when they sell the asset. This provision can significantly lower the amount of taxes owed by eliminating the appreciation in value that occurred during the decedent's lifetime from the taxable calculation.
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