Tax Court Blesses 35% Valuation Discount On Investment Family Limited Partnership
Pierson M. Grieve former CEO of Ecolab, Inc heard from the Tax Court earlier this month and the news was good. Judge Kerrigan pretty well knocked out a deficiency notice for a 2013 gift tax and penalty of over $5,000,000. It is a family limited partnership valuation decision – somewhat more fun than watching paint dry.
Paycheck Protection Loans Coming Soon
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza has announced that the program is on a very fast track.
“This unprecedented public-private partnership is going to assist small businesses with accessing capital quickly. Our goal is to position lenders as the single point-of-contact for small businesses – the application, loan processing, and disbursement of funds will all be administered at the community level,” said Administrator Carranza. “
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