Kernrechtsfrage
Whether a 30% pauschalabzug applies to a 50% GmbH shareholding when the shareholder has no controlling influence.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. Because the taxpayer had no veto right or controlling influence in the GmbH or shareholders' meeting, the 30% discount had to be granted.
Extrahierte Begründung
Although a 50% participation normally qualifies under the valuation guidance, the special rule denying the discount where a shareholder has controlling influence applies here. The court found that the other 50% owner, as chairman managing director, had the casting vote in management and the shareholders' meeting, so the taxpayer could not control the company.