Step-up in basis is a tax provision that adjusts the cost basis of an inherited asset to its fair market value on the date of the previous owner's death.This adjustment is important becausethe cost basisdetermines the taxes owed when the asset is sold. The cost basis starts with the ass...
Community property states may see what is called adouble step-up basis. This means that a spouse is able to take the first step-up basis when taking over the property held in a revocable living trust with the other spouse. When the second spouse dies, the beneficiary would get the second...