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Estate of Giovacchini v. Commissioner of IRS

Posted 2018
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American Land Conservancy
About This Legal Opinion

The Tax Court held that although the 2003 transaction was valid evidence of fair market value, it was nevertheless based on a very flawed appraisal that made unrealistic assumptions about legal access. The Court created its own value.

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