This paper focuses on firm valuation for tax purposes of non-listed company shares and its sensitivity towards different market conditions. Since the value of a private company cannot be observed on the stock market the value has to be estimated. Due to uncertainty, expected future profits may...

This study investigates whether the valuation methods of closely held companies chosen by courts are a function of type of case and level of court. The results of the current study indicate there appear to be systematic trends in court preferences for various valuation methods and approaches....