We examine whether companies voluntarily disclose additional information about tax loss carryforwards when the recoverability is more uncertain. With this study, we aim to explain part of the huge cross-sectional variation in the tax footnote. To assess disclosure behavior, we hand collect data...

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