Appreciated Property That Was Inherited in 2018

question 45

Multiple Choice

Appreciated property that was inherited in 2018

• A) will have a stepped-up basis.
• B) avoids income tax on the appreciation prior to the date of death.
• C) avoids income tax on any post inheritance appreciation on a future sale.
• D) (a) and (b) only.

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