A step-up in cost basis resets the value of an inherited asset to its fair market value on the date of the owner’s death. This means any appreciation during the original owner’s lifetime is not subject to capital gains tax when you inherit. Only appreciation after the date of death is taxable when you sell the asset. This provision applies to stocks, real estate, and mutual funds, but not to retirement accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s.
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