5th Circuit Reverses Tax Court's Capital Gains Discount 'Model'

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September 18, 2001
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Estate of Jameson v. Commissioner
267 F.3d 366, 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 20598
US
Federal Court
5th Circuit
United States Court of Appeals
Clyde Buck (for estate)<br>John Lax, AM, CMA (for estate)<br>Francis Burns (for IRS)
Jones

Summary

The issue on appeal was whether the Tax Court erred in the valuation of closely held stock and improperly denied a full discount for capital gains liability.

See Also

Estate of Jameson v. Commissioner

At issue is whether the Tax Court erred in valuing assets of Johnco, Inc. ("Johnco"), a holding company that is part of the estate.