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Taking marketability discounts on controlling interests
Have you ever tried to sell a business? Fair market value is a cash equivalent amount that may need to be discounted to reflect the time, cost and effort required to complete a sale.
24.02.22 10:18 AM - Comment(s)
If you made gifts last year, you may (or may not) need to file a gift tax return

Gifting assets to loved ones is one of the simplest ways of reducing your taxable estate. However, what may not be as simple is determining whether you need to file a gift tax return (Form 709). With the April 17 filing deadline approaching, now is the time to find out an answer.

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06.06.19 01:01 AM - Comment(s)
Asset valuations and your estate plan go hand in hand

If your estate plan calls for making non-cash gifts in trust or outright to beneficiaries, you need to know the values of those gifts and disclose them to the IRS on a gift tax return. For substantial gifts of non-cash assets other than marketable securities, it’s a good idea to have a qualified app...

03.06.19 04:29 AM - Comment(s)