by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Divorce Litigation, Valuations
Rabe v. Rabe, 2015 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 379 (May 29, 2015) An opinion in a divorce case from the Kentucky Court of Appeals, although unpublished, merits attention because it shows the court ruling on the nature of goodwill in a business valuation based merely on the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
In recent months, there have been several significant developments on the estate tax front, and in 2016, the federal gift and estate tax exemption increased to $5.45 million (up from $5.43 million for 2015). Here are some tips to help you stay atop the changes. New...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
TWC I, L.L.C. v. Damos, 2015 Iowa App. LEXIS 438 (May 20, 2015) It does not pay to fudge on an expert report. That’s the message from a court in a state statutory appraisal action in which discovery evidence cast doubt on the expert’s truthfulness and independence....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Tax Planning, Valuations
Owen v. Cannon, 2015 Del. Ch. LEXIS 165 (June 17, 2015) A joint fiduciary duty and statutory appraisal suit provided an opportunity for the Delaware Court of Chancery’s new chief, Chancellor Bouchard, to rule on the issue of tax affecting. In discussing the choices...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Court Rulings, Debt & Financing, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
When purported loan payments are recast as corporate distributions to shareholders, there can be negative tax consequences. The courts, in some cases, have ruled that withdrawals from two closely held corporations were constructive corporate distributions rather than...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Divorce Litigation, Valuations
Schickner v. Schickner, 2015 Ariz. App. LEXIS 48 (April 16, 2015) In the context of divorce, may a court apply a minority discount when valuing a minority interest in a business to determine the nonowner spouse’s fair share? This was the primary issue the Arizona...
