Correction to WSJ Answers Trump Tax Plan Questions Story

If a person dies holding shares of stock worth $100 each that were purchased for $5, heirs who receive those shares would have a cost of $100 each as a starting point for measuring taxable gain when they sell. "WSJ Answers Your Best Questions About Trump's Tax Plan," at 5:30 a.m. EDT, incorrectly gave the number as $95 in the 15th paragraph. (Sept. 29)

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September 29, 2017 09:13 ET (13:13 GMT)