What if a husband and wife own a home together that increases in value by $500,000. When one spouse dies and the other owns the property themselves, do they receive a step-up in basis? Or do they only ...

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Receiving property when someone dies can come with unexpected financial burdens, particularly taxes like estate and inheritance, and capital gains tax, which applies to the profits made from selling ...

In today’s Living Akamai segment, John spoke with Kay Mukaigawa of Engel & Volkers Honolulu about an important topic in real estate and estate planning: cost basis and the stepped-up basis rule. Kay ...

I noticed this tweet from a wealth adviser: “The greatest perpetuator of U.S. wealth inequality is the stepped-up basis rule. Basically, when you die, all the capital gains on your assets (home, ...

Inheriting a home can be both a gift and a challenge. Alongside the emotional weight of loss, you might also face tough financial decisions, especially if you plan to sell the property. One of the ...

Financial Q&A | How does the step-up in cost basis work with inherited money and property?

Editor’s note: This is part 11 of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for asset ...