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Level 3
February 24, 2022
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Stepup on Basis: Sale of a Multi-Family property

  • February 24, 2022
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Client passed away in 2021. Multi Family property was being depreciated, and was sold shortly after.  Where (what form) and how do I report the step-up on basis on the sale? I can report it on form 4797, and this adjusted basis would take into account the gain that will be absorbed with the step-up.  I did see one discussion that said to adjust the basis to account for the step-up. I would then want to attach an explanation so as to notify the taxing authorities why the basis/depreciation about changed.

Or do you have another way to handle it? TIA

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Level 10
February 24, 2022

What form are you filing? (IE 1040, 1041 etc.)

Level 3
February 24, 2022

Form 1040. The property was being depreciated on Schedule E for his rental

Level 10
February 24, 2022

Are you preparing his final return?

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