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Level 6
Nov 3, 2025 3:17 PM UTC
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Property Sale

I have a customer.  She and her husband bought property and house together. Since his passing in the will it stated his kids got 1/2 of the money when it was sold.  This was not their homestead.  

The taxpayer would get to use step up in basis upon the death of her spouse?

Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
Nov 3, 2025 4:57 PM UTC

Pretty straightforward then, if they happen to be in a community property state, full step up may be on the table.

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IRonMaN
Level 15
Nov 3, 2025 4:02 PM UTC

Half of the basis would get a step up.  

"the will it stated his kids got 1/2 of the money"

Did half of the title get transferred to them or is mom picking up the whole sale on her return and the kids get half of the cash?

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judys3Author
Level 6
Nov 3, 2025 4:09 PM UTC

The will did state his kids got 1/2 the money upon the sale.  The 1099S received by the mom was only for her 1/2 of the sale.  The kids all received 1099S for their portion.

Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
Nov 3, 2025 4:57 PM UTC

Pretty straightforward then, if they happen to be in a community property state, full step up may be on the table.

♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥Lisa♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪