by Sara Maddox | Jul 17, 2026 | Business Valuation, Tax Watch
It is easy to assume that business value is driven primarily by financial results and mathematical analysis. However, the most persuasive and defensible valuations are grounded in a coherent narrative, supported by the numbers. The Tax Court’s decision in Cecil v....
by Sara Maddox | Jul 17, 2026 | Business Valuation, Tax Watch
For estate tax purposes, value is determined as of a specific moment in time on the decedent’s date of death (or an alternate valuation date, if elected). As laid out in Bright, “…estate tax is an excise tax on the transfer of property at death, and that the property...
by Sara Maddox | Jul 16, 2026 | Tax Watch
Business owners often think of an exit, whether through sale, succession, or retirement, as a distant future event. In reality, ownership change is inevitable. The question is not if your business will change hands, but when and how prepared you will be when it does....
by Sara Maddox | Jul 15, 2026 | Tax Watch
Since its enactment in 2017, many taxpayers have taken advantage of the opportunity to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) investments. If a taxpayer has a capital gain, the gain can be deferred through such an investment. These deferred gains mature on...
by Sara Maddox | May 30, 2025 | Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Manufacturing & Distribution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate & Construction, Tax Consulting, Tax Watch
Key Takeaways Public market trends shape private valuations — not directly, but by influencing perceived risk, buyer behavior, and discount rates. Economic uncertainty drives caution — investors, lenders, and buyers become more conservative, limiting capital and...
