IRS Chief Counsel’s Advice on Valuing Conservation Easements

Date of Publication: 08/23/2013

Author: Susan J. Kassell, Senior Counsel, IRS

Last reviewed 11/18/2024.

Response regarding the valuation of perpetual conservation restrictions, or conservation easements.  Specifically focuses on the application of the “Contiguous Parcel Rule” and the “Enhancement Rule” found in § 1.170A-14(h)(3)(i) of the Income Tax Regulations.

Memo available at: 
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-wd/1334039.pdf