You can do this using a form 982, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness (and Section 1082 Basis Adjustment).

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Section 1022 of the Internal Revenue Code provides for an adjustment of basis for estates of those dying in 2010 and later years.

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