Investors & landlords

It is not 50% of the basis increase, it is 50% of the fair market value.

 

The deceased spouse's basis is stepped up to 50% of the fair market value as of the date of death. In this instance, that would be $100,000. If 75% were allocated to the building, the new basis for depreciation (for the one-half acquired from the decedent) would be $75,000.