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US judge cuts $74.5m easement tax deduction to $500,000, upholds penalty

The United States Tax Court delivered a decisive blow to Lontrac Enterprises, LLC, reducing their claimed tax deduction for a conservation easement from $74.5 million to $500,000. The ruling highlighted the partnership's failure to provide credible evidence, resulting in the imposition of a 40 percent penalty from the IRS for a gross valuation misstatement. This case illustrates the ongoing struggles faced by taxpayers involved in syndicated conservation easement transactions.

28 Oct 2026 5:40 pm