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Basis of Assets
(Rev 5/2002)
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Introduction, Useful Items and Important Changes

Cost Basis

Stocks and Bonds
Real Property
Business Assets
Allocating the Basis

Adjusted Basis

Increases to Basis
Decreases to Basis
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Basis Other Than Cost

Property Received for Services
Taxable Exchanges
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Property Transferred From a Spouse
Property Received as a Gift
Inherited Property
Property Changed to Business or Rental Use

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