Charitable giving is on the rise. And the momentum is expected to continue, given the natural disasters and human tragedies that have happened in recent months. Highlights of the Giving USA Report A recent report, Giving USA 2016: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2015, shows charitable-giving trends based on contributions made by…
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Building Block: Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
When an individual dies, the executor is faced with an important decision that has the potential to impact the taxes owed by the estate and its heirs.1 The executor will have the option of valuing the estate on the date of death, or on the six-month anniversary of death — the “Alternate Valuation Date.” Pick…
Long-Term Growth: Why It’s So Important to Get It Right
When appraisers select from the menu of appraisal techniques, the income approach is a popular choice. This technique derives value by converting anticipated economic benefits into their net present value. Long-term sustainable growth is a key ingredient. Capitalization of Earnings Method Here’s the “recipe” for valuing a business under the income approach, when the subject company’s earnings…