Jerry inherits an asset from his uncle, who purchased the asset five days before he died. Which of the following statements is correct? a. If Jerry sells the asset a few days after receiving it, any gain or loss on the sale 3. will be short term. Jerry's basis in the asset is the carryover basis from his uncle Jerry's basis is the FMV on the alternate valuation date or date it is distributed b. c. to him. Jerry's basis is the FMV on his uncle's date of death