Matisso is an independent decision-guidance platform published by Ampium LLC. Clear, verifiable guidance for expensive decisions, built from primary sources and the published guidance of leading experts.https://www.matisso.com/en-ushttps://www.matisso.com/inherited-house/capital-gains-tax-inherited-house/https://www.matisso.com/inherited-house/capital-gains-tax-inherited-house/Most heirs owe little or no capital gains tax when they sell an inherited house. A federal rule called the step-up in basis resets the taxable value to the date-of-death market value. Here is what changes that.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT