BrenEA
Employee Tax Expert

Tax law changes

Yes, in a community property states upon the passing of a spouse. Federal tax code section 1014(b)(6) provides that community property assets step up 100% in basis if not an inheritance or gift. Assuming you did not inherit the securities or receive them as a gift, they are community property.

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