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12 / April 2018

20 Points to Consider for Valuations Under the New Tax Law

Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted, BVR has been gathering opinions and observations from valuation experts about the impacts of the new tax law on valuations. Here's a list of some points to consider that is by no means exhaustive but is a good starting point. Read more >>
Posted in: BVWire News Written by: Andy Dzamba
Categories: legislation
Tags: cost approach cost of capital income approach market approach pass-through entity tax affecting Tax Cuts and Jobs Act valuation methodology
19 / December 2016

Compromised Section 1031 appraisal sinks Exelon tax strategy for fossil fuel power plant sale

U.S. Tax Court Judge David Laro frequently has cautioned experts not to give in to hiring attorneys who want to shape the appraisal. Although federal and state discovery rules offer some protection for attorney-expert communication, there is a risk of exposure and with it a risk of damage to the expert’s work product and reputation. A recent Section 1031 case, which Judge Laro handled, illustrates what happens when the communication is discovered. Read more >>
Posted in: Business Valuation Law News Written by: Sylvia Golden
Categories: appraisal standards and regulations case law analysis expert testimony fair market value (FMV) federal taxation income approach standards of value tax valuations valuation experts valuation method
Tags: appraisal attorney-expert communication cost approach discounted cash flow analysis discovery expert report fair market value (FMV) fossil fuel plants interference like-kind exchange privilege Section 1031 tax deduction tax deferral tax penalty tax valuation