• Log into the NDTCO Client Portal at https://portal.ndtco.com/.
• On the Overview page, find the appropriate asset and click on Valuate in the righthand column.
  • If this is a real estate holding, you will need to click Take Action and then Valuate.
• Provide any requested information and upload your supporting documentation.
• Agree to the Terms & Conditions and click Submit. Done!

As the assets held at NDTCO do not have values that can be automatically updated, an FMV is needed annually. The assets which require an FMV include:

• Real Estate
• Private Equity
• Closely Held LLC
• Private Notes
• Alternative Assets not listed

Private loans, public equity, and precious metals do not require an FMV as they have a clear and easy-to-determine value. 

Examples of valid documentation:

• Real Estate Appraisal by a Licensed Appraiser
• Official Broker Price Opinion by a Licensed Real Estate Professional
• Report from Independent Valuator
• Comparative Market Analysis
• Statement of Value Signed by an Authorized Officer of Company
• Mortgage Statement
• County Assessment

Examples of Qualified Third Parties for Assessment:

• Managing Partner
• Certified Real Estate Broker
• CPA or Attorney
• Certified Appraiser
• Independent Valuation Company

• To have the Asset value updated on the 5498 form for 2023, all FMVs need to be received by January 31, 2023.
• Any FMVs still in progress or sent in after January 31, 2023, will be recorded as of January 1, 2023, f0r 2023 taxes.  
• NDTCO does accept FMVs with dates based on when the asset documentation is provided, meaning the asset’s value can be updated at any point throughout the year.

• You will need supporting documentation showing the value for each asset held in your account. The value provided needs to match the FMV form submitted.
• You do not have to supply a valuation for any assets bought or funded during 2023.  
• NDTCO no longer requires a valuator’s (or third party) signature on the FMV form.
• K-1s cannot be used for fair market valuation as they provide historical data.    
• If you have a Closely Held LLC, you will need to provide a value, with supporting documents, for each asset held by the LLC. A statement with the cash balance held in the LLC must also be included.
• Precious metals and public securities do not require a Fair Market Valuation as the value can be easily determined by the daily market updates. 
• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires you to take an annual distribution from your retirement account beginning the year you reach the age of 72.
• If your account is subject to a required minimum distribution, updating the value after Jan 31st may affect your RMD amounts.