Q. What is Adjusted Basis?
Adjusted Basis - After a taxpayer's basis in property is determined, it should be adjusted upwardto include any additions of capital to the property and decreased by any returns of capital to thetaxpayer. Additions may include improvements to property and subtractions may includedepletion ordepreciation. A taxpayer's adjusted basis in property is deducted from the amountrealized to find loss or gain on sale or disposition.