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    The Unit Valuation Principle for Property Tax Purposes

    Valuation Procedures This fourth of a five-article series discusses the application of the unit valuation principle. This installment summarizes the generally accepted unit valuation procedures. But first, this discussion describes the generally accepted summation valuation approaches and methods as a comparison to the unit valuation approaches and methods. Read Part I here. Read Part II here. Read Part III here. Introduction This is the fourth installment of a five-part series regarding the development of unit principle valuations for property tax compliance, administration, and controversy purposes. Previous installments described when and why to develop a unit principle valuation—instead of a summation principle…

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    The Unit Valuation Principle for Property Tax Purposes

    Approaches and Methods This third of a five-article installment discusses the application of the unit valuation principle. The discussion continues with a summary of the generally accepted unit valuation approaches, methods, and procedures. Read Part I here. Read Part II here. Introduction This installment is part three of a five-article series related to the unit valuation principle for ad valorem property tax purposes. Part I summarized what analysts need to know about the application fundamentals related to the unit principle valuation of complex, utility-type properties for property tax compliance, administration, and controversy purposes. Part II explained when it was appropriate…

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    Stakes are High in Business Valuations for Estate and Gift Tax Reporting

    Thoughts from Experienced Litigation and Business Valuation Professionals Entering the Industry In this article, seasoned BV and litigation support professionals John DelGrego and Heidi Walker share why litigation can be invaluable to a BV professional. The co-authors also expound on the professional perils and high expectations placed by the Tax Court on expert witnesses. Expert witnesses must be objective, current on the law, and persuasive.

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    IRS Compliance Trends for the Next Decade

    A $450B Annual Tax Gap Prompts Treasury to Pursue Aggressive Compliance Techniques Blake E. Christian explains why the IRS has an explicit focus and specific tactics. Here’s what to expect: increased regulation of tax professionals, more mandated disclosures, and an insistence on tax document matching. Plus, there will likely be an added focus on high-yield assessments.