§ 6695A Substantial and gross valuation misstatements attributable to incorrect appraisals

OLRC 119-134 · eCFR 2026-10-19 · 1 amending Acts

Enacted 2006 · Pub. L. 109-280 Amended · 1 Acts

20062007(a) Imposition of penalty(b) Amount of penalty(c) Exception
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    § 6695A Substantial and gross valuation misstatements attributable to incorrect appraisals

    Cases: Excelsior Aggregates, LLC v. Commissioner (T.C. 2021)

    (a) Imposition of penalty If—

    Textual readingALL OF= appraiser pays a penalty

    (1) a person prepares an appraisal of the value of property and such person knows, or reasonably should have known, that the appraisal would be used in connection with a return or a claim for refund, and

    “Reasonably” implies facts and circumstances. No regulation cites this provision (eCFR, Oct 19, 2026)

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      (2) the claimed value of the property on a return or claim for refund which is based on such appraisal results in a substantial valuation misstatement under chapter 1 (within the meaning of section 6662(e)), a substantial estate or gift tax valuation understatement (within the meaning of section 6662(g)), or a gross valuation misstatement (within the meaning of section 6662(h)), with respect to such property,

      “Substantial” implies facts and circumstances. No regulation cites this provision (eCFR, Oct 19, 2026)

      Amended 2007
      • 2007 Pub. L. 110-172 Pub. L. 110–172, § 3(e)(1), inserted “a substantial estate or gift tax valuation understatement (within the meaning of section 6662(g)),” before “or a gross valuation misstatement”.
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        then such person shall pay a penalty in the amount determined under subsection (b).

        Amended 2007
        • 2007 Pub. L. 110-172 Pub. L. 110–172, § 11(a)(40), designated the words “then such person shall pay a penalty in the amount determined under subsection (b).”, appearing in par. (2), as concluding provisions of subsec. (a).
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          (b) Amount of penalty The amount of the penalty imposed under subsection (a) on any person with respect to an appraisal shall be equal to the lesser of—

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            (1) the greater of—

            (A) 10 percent of the amount of the underpayment (as defined in section 6664(a)) attributable to the misstatement described in subsection (a)(2), or

            (B) $1,000, or

            (2) 125 percent of the gross income received by the person described in subsection (a)(1) from the preparation of the appraisal.

            (c) Exception No penalty shall be imposed under subsection (a) if the person establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the value established in the appraisal was more likely than not the proper value.