C Corporation Compliance (Complex)

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What happens in a taxable complete liquidation to the shareholder's gain or loss?

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Capital gain or loss equals FMV received minus stock basis.

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How is a property distribution taxed to the corporation?

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The corporation recognizes gain as if sold at FMV, but not loss.

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What is the main depreciation adjustment when computing E&P?

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Excess MACRS over straight-line ADS is added back.

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Why is a subsidiary liquidation under section 332 generally tax-free to the parent?

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The parent recognizes no gain or loss and takes carryover basis.

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