Divorce & Marriage Issues

What is the cost or basis of assets transferred from one spouse to another at a divorce settlement ?

Answer:

The cost basis of assets transferred from one former spouse to another is the donor's basis. The recipient spouse may have to pay tax if there is appreciation of the asset at the time it is sold.
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