What is transferred basis, Auditing

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Q. What is Transferred Basis?

Transferred Basis - A transferred basis is the foundation of property in the hands of a transferor, donor or GRANTOR. In this sense a prior owner's basis in property is transferred to the taxpayer. Transferred basis takes place in the following transactions: GIFTS, transfers in trusts,certain transfers to controlled CORPORATIONS, contributions to PARTNERSHIPS and LIQUIDATING distributions from a corporation.

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