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Inherited Property vs. Gifts: Why How You Receive an Asset Matters

The way you receive an asset—whether as a gift during someone's lifetime or through an inheritance—can have a significant impact on the taxes you pay when it's eventually sold. Understanding the difference between carryover basis and a step-up in basis can help families make more informed gifting and estate planning decisions.