Discover how to determine an asset’s original cost basis, including acquisition costs and capital improvements, and learn how to accurately adjust for depreciation and other reductions.
Learn the key rules for determining the basis of property acquired via gift or inheritance, including the carryover basis rules, stepped-up basis at death, gift tax implications, and relevant holding periods.
Learn how to determine the basis of property when converting from personal to business use, including the key lower-of-cost-or-FMV rule for depreciation and cost recovery.
Explore in-depth rules and practical applications of basis adjustments in wash sale transactions and related-party dealings. Learn how disallowed losses, partial carryovers, and deferred losses affect tax outcomes, illustrated through examples and case studies.