Sam and Cheryl, Husband and Wife, Own Property Jointly

question 272

Essay

Sam and Cheryl, husband and wife, own property jointly. The property has an adjusted basis of $400,000 and a fair market value of $500,000.
a. Discuss the rules for the calculation of the adjusted basis of the property to Sam if he inherits his wife's share of the property and Sam and Cheryl live in a community property state.
b. If they live in a common law state?

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