Taxpayer Scores Partial Success in Cal. Hotel Property Tax Suit
Appeals court says assessor’s version of income approach to determine hotel property taxes violates law because it does not identify, value, and exclude certain intangible assets; but management fee deduction largely captures hotel’s goodwill.
Stadtmueller v. Fitzgerald (In re Epic Cycle Interactive, Inc.)
Bankruptcy court finds expert’s analysis “blurred the line” between going concern and liquidation value, detracting from opinion’s credibility; but court approves of expert’s “precise” time frame for capturing data with which to determine solvency.
SHC Half Moon Bay, LLC v. County of San Mateo
Appeals court says assessor’s version of income approach to determine hotel property taxes violates law because it does not identify, value, and exclude certain intangible assets; but management fee deduction largely captures hotel’s goodwill.
Expert’s Disregard of ASB Guidelines Imperils Valuation
Appellate court affirms earlier finding that plaintiff expert’s valuation of plaintiff’s partnership interest did not comport with goodwill requirement of a controlling agreement; the expert failed to use a standard, reliable method that showed there was ...
Vega v. Fulcrum Energy, LLC
Appellate court affirms earlier finding that plaintiff expert’s valuation of plaintiff’s partnership interest did not comport with goodwill requirement of a controlling agreement; the expert failed to use a standard, reliable method that showed there was ...
