Estate of Foote v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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Estate of Foote v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
T.C. Memo 1999-37,1999 Tax Ct. Memo LEXIS 37
US
Federal Court
United States Tax Court
Robert E. Kleeman, Jr., CPA (for estate), Robert L. Davis, CFA (for IRS)
Jacobs

Summary

At issue is the fair market value of 280,507 shares of Applied Power, Inc. class A common stock held by the decedent.

See Also

Relevant Factors Make Expert's Conclusion More Reliable

The issue in this estate tax matter is the appropriate blockage discount, if any, to apply in valuing decedent's shares of Applied Power stock.

Consideration of All Relevant Factors Makes Expert's Conclusion More Reliable

The issue in this estate tax matter is the appropriate blockage discount, if any, to apply in valuing decedent's shares of Applied Power stock.

Small Blockage Discount Supported by Post-Valuation Date Sales

The Tax Court permitted a blockage discount of 3.3% on the decedent's 2.2% interest in a NYSE stock.