💰 The Millionaire Tax Loophole That You Can Use Too

Sean PanOct 19, 20251m 1s16.7K viewsScore 70
Regulations & Compliance
intermediate
step-up in basis
capital gains tax
estate planning
inheritance
trusts
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how the 'step-up in basis' tax rule can significantly reduce capital gains taxes when inheriting property. Discover strategies like using trusts to pass down real estate efficiently and avoid probate.

Key insights

  • Inheriting property at its current market value (step-up in basis) means that if you sell it, you only pay capital gains tax on appreciation that occurred since you inherited it, not on decades of prior appreciation.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Not utilizing the step-up in basis rule can lead to heirs paying significantly more capital gains tax than necessary on the total profit from selling inherited property.

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