Und die IRS hat einen Wert vom Beatles-Katalog von 469 Mio. angesetzt? Ich dachte die gehen von 3 Milliarden aus (Gesamtkatalog), natürlich von Sony/ATV um mal wieder zur richtigen Begrifflichkeit zu kommen. Der Estate hat im übrigen Klage gegen die IRS eingereicht, nicht umgekehrt.
Kimi Yoshino: Hi. I'm assistant metro editor Kimi Yoshino. Reporter Jeff Gottlieb is joining me today to talk about the battle between the Michael Jackson estate and the IRS.
Jeff Gottlieb: Hi Kimi
Kimi Yoshino: Here's a link to Jeff's story: http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-j...,3089248.story
LAT: Sorry. I'm having a couple technical problems.
LAT: Jeff, an interesting thing has happened since MJ died ... he's making more money now.
LAT: What's the IRS have to say about this?
Guest:
hi, what is the estate's position here ?
lolo:
What is the estate's position in this battle ? Do they stand by their caluations ?
Jeff Gottlieb: He is. Of course, we don't know what would have happened if he had lived, since he was rehearsing for a tour, but his death created more interest in him, led to more CD's being sold and the documentary "This Is It."
Kimi Yoshino: So the guests are wondering ... what does the estate have to say? And how does all this get sorted out?
Jeff Gottlieb: The IRS says Jackson's estate was worth $1.125 billion. The estate says it was worth $7 million at the time of his death. They wouldn't have submitted those numbers if they didn't believe in them.
Kimi Yoshino: That's a HUGE, HUGE disparity.
Kimi Yoshino: What happens next?
Jeff Gottlieb: The IRS and the estate continue discussions, hoping to come to a settlement. If not, it ends up in federal tax court, where it will be up to the judge.
Kimi Yoshino: Another disparity: The estate valued Jackson's likeness at just $2,105. The IRS put it at $434.264 million.
Kimi Yoshino: That seems like a pretty low number for his likeness. How did they even come up with that number?
Jeff Gottlieb: The estate wouldn't comment for the story, but they probably would say that when he died, no one was beating down Michael's doors for endorsements and had no merchandise on the market. He hadn't toured and put out a CD in many years.
Kimi Yoshino: But money is coming in now, right? Can the estate foot a big tax bill?
Jeff Gottlieb: the estate hired appraisers who filed reports explaining their numbers. those reports aren't public
Kimi Yoshino: Katherine Jackson and the family lost their wrongful-death case against AEG. Is there anything new on that?
Jeff Gottlieb: The estate is making lots of money. If they have to pay the IRS, the could sell assets or ask the IRS if they could pay it over 15 years.
Jeff Gottlieb: The judge wouldn't set aside her verdict. More appeals are coming, I'm sure
Kimi Yoshino: Is there a deadline for the IRS and the estate to work out a deal?
Jeff Gottlieb: Most of the information on the case is not public. As far as I know, there is no trial date, and you can always cut a deal until the judge makes a decision.
Kimi Yoshino: So this could drag on for awhile?
Jeff Gottlieb: It could, although the huge majority of these cases are settled before they go to court.
Kimi Yoshino: Other than the AEG case and possible appeals, are there any other pending legal matters related to Jackson's death?
Jeff Gottlieb: None that I know of
Kimi Yoshino: This is a pretty interesting comment from a reader:
juneyny1 :
Valuation of assets for estate tax purposes should be at date of death. Catalog was valued at zero b/c MJ had borrowed against it nearly up to its value, hence, tax value would be minimal. Now, nearly five years later, most debts have been paid and catalog is no longer encumbered, but this is now, not June 25, 2009. Just don't understand the IRS' position on this one.
Jeff Gottlieb: that's what the Jackson estate would say. Unfortunately, the IRS won't explain its reasoning.
Jeff Gottlieb: Most people agree that the executors of the estate have done a very good job of maximizing income.
Kimi Yoshino: Thanks, jeff.
Kimi Yoshino: We'll just await further developments.
Jeff Gottlieb: You're welcome. People can follow me on twitter at gottliebjeff
Kimi Yoshino: Thanks for joining us. We'll see everyone tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. for another L.A. Now Live chat.
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