Stock cost basis at time of death
13 Mar 2019 The cost basis of property transferred at death receives a “step-up” in basis to tax financial and physical assets such as real estate, securities, and a decedent to an heir at the time of death, the basis of capital gains for that 20 Mar 2019 Your heirs will receive a step-up in basis for inherited property, meaning they could sell the stock shortly after your death and their cost basis Consult with a tax advisor if you have questions about the IRS rules regarding stepped-up cost basis. Inheritance tax waivers. A few states require those inheriting