PatriciaV
Employee Tax Expert

Investors & landlords

In most cases, the stepped up basis would occur on the date of death.

According to IRS Pub 551 Inherited Property Basis, the basis of an inherited property is the Fair Market Value on the date of death, or on an alternate valuation date if the personal representative chooses.

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