CapitalGainsTaxAppraisal
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When do I need a capital gains appraisal?
When selling property and you need to establish original cost basis, especially for inherited property, gifts, old purchases without records, or converted rental properties.
Can you appraise for dates in the past?
Yes, we perform retrospective appraisals for any past date using historical market data, comparable sales from that time, and property records.
What if I inherited the property?
Inherited property gets stepped-up basis to date-of-death value. Our appraisal documents this to minimize or eliminate capital gains tax.
Does this reduce my tax bill?
A proper basis appraisal ensures you don't overpay taxes by documenting the highest defensible value at acquisition, which reduces your taxable gain.
Is this IRS-compliant?
Yes, our USPAP-compliant retrospective appraisals are accepted by the IRS and tax courts as basis documentation.