Tax Court spurns IRS’ gift tax valuation theory and methodology
In a gift tax dispute, the U.S. Tax Court recently found for the taxpayer when it rejected the unusual reasoning and methodology the Internal Revenue Service’s trial expert proposed to keep low the discounts applicable to the nonvoting membership units in two limited liability companies (LLCs).
New DOL process agreement confronts control issue in ESOP valuations
The Department of Labor recently settled ESOP litigation with the trustee Farmers National Bank of Danville (FNB).
Landmark Jones case featured in upcoming workshop
“Read the Jones case,” an IRS official said when asked about the position the IRS is taking on tax affecting pass-through entities.
Grieve v. Commissioner
In gift tax dispute, Tax Court rejects IRS expert’s valuation of noncontrolling, nonmarketable interests in two LLCs; expert proposed valuation theory and method were intended to lower opposing experts’ minority and marketability discounts but lacked support in facts, case law, or among peers.
Tax Court Rejects IRS’ Value Analysis, Finding It Assumes Additional Actions Not ‘Reasonably Probable’
In gift tax dispute, Tax Court rejects IRS expert’s valuation of noncontrolling, nonmarketable interests in two LLCs; expert proposed valuation theory and method were intended to lower opposing experts’ minority and marketability discounts but lacked support in facts, case law, or among peers.
DOL Processing Agreement Contains Stringent Rules on Controlling Interest Transactions, Indemnification
Under new processing agreement between DOL and specific ESOP trustee, trustee is bound by strict rules on how to handle controlling-interest acquisitions and indemnification issues; trustee must ensure ESOP plan acquires a series of specified rights before approving payment of a control premium.
Scalia v. Farmers National Bank of Danville & Weddle Bros. Const. Co.
Under new processing agreement between DOL and specific ESOP trustee, trustee is bound by strict rules on how to handle controlling-interest acquisitions and indemnification issues; trustee must ensure ESOP plan acquires a series of specified rights before approving payment of a control premium.
Navigating Healthcare’s New Path: Valuing Care Coordination and Alternate Care Delivery Models
Care coordination and alternate care delivery models are more present than ever in healthcare. Care coordination involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all of the participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care. Valuing these companies involves understanding the healthcare model, and the rules and pending regulations that may impact value. Join Jason Ruchaber for the rules, methods and examples you need to have to coordinate ...
Attack on DOL’s ability to seek monetary damages in Vinoskey ESOP case fails
In the contentious Vinoskey ESOP case, the trustee recently asked for a new trial, arguing the Secretary of Labor, representing the plaintiff, lacked the statutory authority to seek monetary damages on behalf of the ESOP and the court lacked the authority to hear this claim.
Valuers and Bankers: Benefits of Cross-Training Between the Professions
When underwriting loans bankers appraise business assets from a different angle than valuation experts. These differences should be identified and utilized as a learning tool to provide a deeper understanding of the data used for the benefit of both professions.
2019 Key Valuation and Damages Cases
A discussion of the court cases that have dominated the conversation in 2019 among financial experts by making law or influencing attitudes on key valuation issues.
Connecticut court says ‘no’ to tax affecting but limits the reach of its ruling
In a buyout dispute involving a Connecticut family business, an appellate court recently upheld the trial court’s decision not to tax affect the earnings of the company in valuing the departing shareholder’s interest, even though experts for both sides tax affected.
Trustee’s Post-Trial Attack on DOL’s Pursuit of Monetary Relief on Plan’s Behalf Crumbles
District court denies trustee’s motion for a new trial based on argument that Secretary of Labor lacked authority to pursue monetary relief against defendants; court says the plain language of the statute on which the DOL’s claims are based allows secretary to obtain damages on behalf of the ESOP.
Pizzella v. Vinoskey (II)
District court denies trustee’s motion for a new trial based on argument that Secretary of Labor lacked authority to pursue monetary relief against defendants; court says the plain language of the statute on which the DOL’s claims are based allows secretary to obtain damages on behalf of the ESOP.
Reconciling FMV with Investment Value: What’s Up with the Proposed Redefinition of FMV by Healthcare Regulators?
In October, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its newly proposed updates to the Stark regulations that included an overhaul of the definition of fair market value (FMV) for regulatory compliance purposes. Surprisingly, CMS pointed to a whole new framework for FMV and valuation practice in general. To help practitioners prepare for the new paradigm, Tim Smith will do a deep dive into the proposed redefinition of FMV and how CMS now ...
ESOP defendants sue for indemnification to limit financial exposure
In the face of several key rulings against ESOP fiduciaries, ESOP defendants, concerned about incurring substantial financial obligations, have begun to pursue claims for indemnification and/or contribution against other defendants or third parties to limit their exposure, as a recent case illustrates.
Pure vs. Salable Personal Goodwill: Drilling Down in Divorce Valuations
Is goodwill pure? Is it salable? It is time to drill down on everything and anything in goodwill in divorce valuations. Join Bob Dohmeyer and Peter Butler in this case study-filled webinar that will bring clarity to your next valuation. Learn why goodwill is such a mess and what frameworks and thought processes can be added to an appraiser’s toolbox.
Washington appeals court issues key ruling on entity goodwill
In a “complicated” (court’s word) dissolution case, the Washington Court of Appeals recently made an important ruling on whether a professional limited liability company (PLLC) can have goodwill separate from the goodwill of the professionals.
R.D. Clark & Sons, Inc. v. Clark
Trial court’s fair value determination in buyout dispute involving family business withstands appeal, including decision not to tax affect or apply majority and minority discounts; appellate court finds there is no controlling state law on the issues and upholds trial court’s findings on facts.
Courts Reject Tax Affecting and Use of Discounts in Connecticut Buyout Dispute
Trial court’s fair value determination in buyout dispute involving family business withstands appeal, including decision not to tax affect or apply majority and minority discounts; appellate court finds there is no controlling state law on the issues and upholds trial court’s findings on facts.
McLelland v. Paxton
In dissolution dispute, appeals court affirms trial court’s finding, based on plaintiff expert testimony, that dissolved professional LLC had entity goodwill at trial based, in large part, on ownership of three leases and operation of offices that doctors could use upon termination of partnership.
Washington State Appeals Court Adopts Rule on Entity Goodwill in Professional LLC
In dissolution dispute, appeals court affirms trial court’s finding, based on plaintiff expert testimony, that dissolved professional LLC had entity goodwill at trial based, in large part, on ownership of three leases and operation of offices that doctors could use upon termination of partnership.
Novel issue of law raised in ESOP case that pits trustee against appraiser
A fairly routine ESOP case that is being litigated in the 4th Circuit has raised a novel legal issue in this jurisdiction as to the financial liability of co-fiduciaries and nonfiduciaries, including the ESOP appraiser.
BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Healthcare Valuation Legal Check Up: Top Issues, Cases, and Hot Topics
Regulatory scrutiny of health care arrangements and fair market value is at an all-time high. In this webinar Joe Wolfe will discuss top issues, cases and hot topics in health care valuation from an attorney’s perspective. The webinar will cover key regulatory requirements (Stark, Anti-Kickback, tax exemption), enforcement trends, developing best practices for structuring appraisal engagements and potential pitfalls in reviewing and drafting written FMV opinions. Joe Wolfe will also discuss recent government guidance on ...