The so-called “step-up in basis” rule is a crucial aspect of U.S. tax law that can significantly affect the taxation of inherited assets. This provision, which is codified within the Internal Revenue ...

Inheriting an asset grants a step-up in basis, setting cost basis to FMV at death, reducing capital gains tax. Controversy surrounds step-up in basis, as it significantly lowers taxes on inherited ...

Certificates of deposit are becoming a more attractive savings option thanks to being a low-risk investment with greater earning power as interest rates continue to rise. A CD is a fixed-rate deposit ...