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Valuation missteps in gifts and compensation draw sharper IRS scrutiny, experts warn
Dec. 19, 2025 · Authored by Duncan Campbell, Kim Wylam
From gift and estate planning to payroll reporting and equity compensation, valuation is at the center of many IRS compliance requirements— and the stakes are getting higher. In Thomson Reuters, Baker Tilly's Duncan Campbell and Kim Wylam offer practical guidance on:
- Fair market value expectations
- 409A considerations
- Fringe benefit valuation and payroll reporting
- Documentation and audit readiness
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