Recent Tax Court Decision Provides Another Warning for Appraisers Performing Conservation Easement Appraisals

Gorra v. Commissioner, U.S. Tax Court, T.C. Memo 2013-254. On November 12, 2013, the U.S. Tax Court decided a petition challenging the IRS’ disallowance of a tax deduction for a donated conservation/preservation easement.  The donated easement was for the ostensible purpose of preserving a building façade and other historical characteristics of Read more…