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As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken…
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Fair market value (“FMV”) is the price that property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed on between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.
Source: IRS Publication 561
This is the standard the IRS uses to determine if an item sold or donated by you is valued correctly for income tax purposes. It is a definition that is open to interpretation and if the IRS decides your opinion is wrong, you are not only subject to more taxes, but also penalties to boot.
Here are some tips to help defend your fair market value in case of an audit.
Understand When it is Used
FMV is used whenever there may be potential tax consequences when an item is bought, sold, or donated. The most common examples are:
Ideas to Defend Your Determination
To help defend your valuation, consider the following:
With proper planning, establishing the fair market value of an item sold or donated can be done in a way that can be defended against a challenge from the IRS.
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As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken…
As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken…
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