HR 5501 · 101th Congress · Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryover basis of property at death, indexing the basis of certain property, and for othe purposes.
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(1990-08-03)
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Title I: Carryover Basis at Death: Amends the Internal Revenue Code (relating to the gain or loss on disposition of property) to provide for determining the carryover basis for property acquired from a decedent dying after December 31, 1990, and valued at $600,000 or more. Describes carryover basis property as that which is acquired from or passed from a decedent who died after December 31, 1990, and which is not excluded under this Act. Permits the limited recognition of gain when the executor of an estate uses certain appreciated carryover basis property to satisfy the right of a person to receive a pecuniary bequest. Establishes a procedure for the binding determination of the initial basis of carryover basis property. Requires estate executors to: (1) file information returns in connection with carryover basis property; and (2) provide written notice to recipients of such property. Prescribes penalties for failure to report. Title II: Indexing of Certain Assets Acquired After June 30, 1990 for Purposes of Determining Gain - Provides for determining gain on the sale or other disposition by an individual of an indexed asset which has been held for more than one year. Describes an…
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