David owns a small business with two assets: equipment and inventory. Upon his death, he transfers the business to Eileen. On the date of his death, the basis in the equipment is $10,000 and the basis in the inventory is $15,000. The value of the equipment at that time is $50,000, the value of the inventory is $40,000 and the entire business is valued at $100,000.

How is Eileen’s basis in each of the various assets calculated?

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In this situation Eileens basis in each asset is determined through a concept called steppedup basis ... View the full answer