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Inheritance Step-Up Finder

Are you planning to sell your home or stocks? See why waiting could save your family thousands in taxes.

Asset Valuation

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Your original "cost basis."

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What is a "Step-Up"?

When an heir inherits an asset, the IRS generally resets the "cost" to the value on the date of death. If you sell now, you may pay tax on the growth. If they inherit it, that taxable growth can be legally eliminated.

Inheritance Tax Savings
$60,000

Estimated money saved for your heirs.

Taxable growth avoided$400,000
Estimated legacy value$550,000
The "Sell Now" Penalty

If you sell this asset today, capital gains taxes could take $60,000, leaving your family with less of your hard-earned legacy.

Step-Up Strategy

This tool is an educational estimate. The best strategy depends on estate size, state taxes, asset type, timing, and your cash-flow needs.

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