
Recent News: A Step-up in Basis and Irrevocable Trusts
Recently, there’s been news about how a new IRS ruling (Revenue Ruling 2023-2) in March 2023 affects the step-up in basis for certain irrevocable trusts.

Recently, there’s been news about how a new IRS ruling (Revenue Ruling 2023-2) in March 2023 affects the step-up in basis for certain irrevocable trusts.

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