s given to you, was more than the fair market value, your basis at the time of receipt is the same as the donor's adjusted basis.taxmap/pubs/p530-003.htm#en_us_publink100011945Disposition basis.(p10)If the donor's adjusted basis at the time of the gift is more than the FMV, your basis when you dispose of the property will depend on whether you have a gain or a loss.