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Does Turbo Tax handle step up in basis of inherited stock? How is this accomplished in Turbo Tax?

 
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Does Turbo Tax handle step up in basis of inherited stock? How is this accomplished in Turbo Tax?

yes it can - you enter - inherited  - in the date acquired box in the 8949. the actual FMV on date of death is your responsibility 

Does Turbo Tax handle step up in basis of inherited stock? How is this accomplished in Turbo Tax?

Mike,

Thanks!  You're the man.

Does Turbo Tax handle step up in basis of inherited stock? How is this accomplished in Turbo Tax?

@Dmorrin2020 be sure you also code the stock as long term, even if it was owned for less than a year by the beneficiary.  it is automatically long term by rule. 

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