Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: What requirements must be satisfied for the Sec. 332 rules to

What requirements must be satisfied for the Sec. 332 rules to apply to a corporate shareholder?

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Q: Compare the general liquidation rules with the Sec. 332 rules for

Compare the general liquidation rules with the Sec. 332 rules for liquidation of a subsidiary corporation with respect to the following items: a. Recognition of gain or loss by the distributee corpor...

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Q: Parent Corporation owns 80% of the stock of Subsidiary Corporation,

Parent Corporation owns 80% of the stock of Subsidiary Corporation, which is insolvent. Tracy owns the remaining 20% of the stock. The courts determine Subsidiary to be bankrupt. The shareholders rece...

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Q: Parent Corporation owns all the stock of Subsidiary Corporation and a substantial

Parent Corporation owns all the stock of Subsidiary Corporation and a substantial amount of Subsidiary Corporation bonds. Subsidiary proposes to transfer appreciated property to Parent in redemption o...

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Q: John and Wilbur form White Corporation on May 3 of the current

John and Wilbur form White Corporation on May 3 of the current year. What is the entity’s default tax classification? Are any alternative classification(s) available? If so, (1) how do John and Wilbur...

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Q: In which of the following independent situations is the Sec. 351

In which of the following independent situations is the Sec. 351 control requirement met? a. Olive transfers property to Quick Corporation for 75% of Quick stock, and Mary provides services to Quick...

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Q: Explain the differences in the tax rules applying to distributions made to

Explain the differences in the tax rules applying to distributions made to the parent corporation and a minority shareholder when a controlled subsidiary corporation liquidates.

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Q: Parent Corporation owns 80% of Subsidiary Corporation’s stock. Sally owns

Parent Corporation owns 80% of Subsidiary Corporation’s stock. Sally owns the remaining 20% of the Subsidiary stock. Subsidiary plans to distribute cash and appreciated property pursuant to its liquid...

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Q: Parent Corporation owns 70% of Subsidiary Corporation’s stock. The FMV

Parent Corporation owns 70% of Subsidiary Corporation’s stock. The FMV of Subsidiary’s assets is significantly greater than their basis to Subsidiary. The FMV of Parent’s interest in the assets also s...

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Q: Texas Corporation liquidates through a series of distributions to its shareholders after

Texas Corporation liquidates through a series of distributions to its shareholders after a plan of liquidation has been adopted. How are these distributions taxed?

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