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MGC94
Level 7
Mar 20, 2023 8:23 PM UTC
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1099-B inheritance

taxpayer gets 1099-B with 0 cost basis only proceeds of $6,049. This was inherited when the mom passed away. Is there a way to write off cost basis? 

Thank you 

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IRonMaN
IRonMaNAnswer
Level 15
Mar 20, 2023 8:27 PM UTC

Cost basis is the value of the investment on her date of death.

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IRonMaN
IRonMaNAnswer
Level 15
Mar 20, 2023 8:27 PM UTC

Cost basis is the value of the investment on her date of death.

Slava Ukraini!
MGC94
MGC94Author
Level 7
Mar 20, 2023 8:27 PM UTC

Thank you 

IRonMaN
Level 15
Mar 20, 2023 8:38 PM UTC

You betcha!

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