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Valuation and Litigation Briefing September/October 2025

In this issue of Valuation and Litigation Briefing, our cover story, Pierce v. Commissioner, provides an overview of a recent gift tax case involving the value of noncontrolling S corporation interests. Other topics include how false online and social media reviews can lead to costly damages against the person who posts them, how a rebuttal report can help litigating parties pinpoint and resolve their differences and more.

Articles:

  • Pierce v. Commissioner: Tax Court offers guidance on valuing closely held businesses
  • One-star Yelp reviews lead to seven-figure defamation recovery
  • Year-end stock gifts may be a smart estate planning move
  • Rebuttal reports can help bridge gaps between expert opinions

As always, if you have questions or currently in need of business valuation services, please reach out to John F. Maloney, CPA, CFF, CVA, ABAR at 215.675.8364.

To read this issue of Valuation and Litigation Briefing, please click here.

Our Wouch Maloney Valuation Team Leaders:

(Left to Right) John F. Maloney, CPA, CFF, CVA, ABARMark J. Cieri, CPA, CVA, CGMA; and Brandon Landis, CPA, CVA, MAcc.

DISCLAIMER: The WM Update, WM Wednesday Wisdom, WM Daily Update, and other related communications are intended to provide general information, as of the date of this communication, and may reference information from reputable sources. Although our firm has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, on the information provided. Be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed.