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Ivanshal [37]
3 years ago
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An individual buys stock at $40 per share. Many years later, the individual dies when the market value is $60. The estate distri

butes the shares to a beneficiary when the stock is worth $70. What is the cost basis to the beneficiary
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marissa [1.9K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

$60

Explanation:

An individual buys stock at $40 per share. Many years later, the individual dies when the market value is $60. The estate distributes the shares to a beneficiary when the stock is worth $70. Therefore the cost basis to the beneficiary is

The cost basis by definition is usually equal to the fair market value of the property or asset at the time of the decedent's death or when the actual transfer of assets was made.

However for the purpose to be served to reduce the tax due on the inheritance, we have chosen to opt for the fair market value of the property or asset at the time of the decedent's death which is $60

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