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Level 7
February 22, 2022
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stepped-up basis / married couple/one deceased

  • February 22, 2022
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Stock sold by widow. It was originally jointly held. Does she get a stepped-up basis for her deceased husband's half?

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Best answer by IRonMaN

Yup

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IRonMaN
IRonMaNAnswer
Level 15
February 22, 2022

Yup

Slava Ukraini!
GretaAuthor
Level 7
February 22, 2022

Just got off the phone with widow's broker. Their statement to IRS gave her a *short-term* 7K gain without a stepped-up basis. He said widow does not get her husband's half of step-up. Shall I use the adjustment box on Sch D? But how to move it to long-term?

Level 6
February 22, 2022

Are you sure it was a joint account and not just hers?