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USC Title 26 enacted through 2008

§ 301. Distributions of property

 
(a)
In general
 
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a distribution of property (as defined in section 317(a)) made by a corporation to a shareholder with respect to its stock shall be treated in the manner provided in subsection (c).
 
(b)
Amount distributed
 
(1)
General rule
 
For purposes of this section, the amount of any distribution shall be the amount of money received, plus the fair market value of the other property received.
 
(2)
Reduction for liabilities
 
The amount of any distribution determined under paragraph (1) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by -
 
(A)
the amount of any liability of the corporation assumed by the shareholder in connection with the distribution, and
 
(B)
the amount of any liability to which the property received by the shareholder is subject immediately before, and immediately after, the distribution.
 
(3)
Determination of fair market value
 
For purposes of this section, fair market value shall be determined as of the date of the distribution.
 
(c)
Amount taxable
 
In the case of a distribution to which subsection (a) applies -
 
(1)
Amount constituting dividend
 
That portion of the distribution which is a dividend (as defined in section 316) shall be included in gross income.
 
(2)
Amount applied against basis
 
That portion of the distribution which is not a dividend shall be applied against and reduce the adjusted basis of the stock.
 
(3)
Amount in excess of basis
 
(A)
In general
 
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), that portion of the distribution which is not a dividend, to the extent that it exceeds the adjusted basis of the stock, shall be treated as gain from the sale or exchange of property.
 
(B)
Distributions out of increase in value accrued before March 1, 1913
 
That portion of the distribution which is not a dividend, to the extent that it exceeds the adjusted basis of the stock and to the extent that it is out of increase in value accrued before March 1, 1913, shall be exempt from tax.
 
(d)
Basis
 
The basis of property received in a distribution to which subsection (a) applies shall be the fair market value of such property.
 
(e)
Special rule for certain distributions received by 20 percent corporate shareholder
 
(1)
In general
 
Except to the extent otherwise provided in regulations, solely for purposes of determining the taxable income of any 20 percent corporate shareholder (and its adjusted basis in the stock of the distributing corporation), section 312 shall be applied with respect to the distributing corporation as if it did not contain subsections (k) and (n) thereof.
 
(2)
20 percent corporate shareholder
 
For purposes of this subsection, the term "20 percent corporate shareholder" means, with respect to any distribution, any corporation which owns (directly or through the application of section 318) -
 
(A)
stock in the corporation making the distribution possessing at least 20 percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote, or
 
(B)
at least 20 percent of the total value of all stock of the distributing corporation (except nonvoting stock which is limited and preferred as to dividends),
 
but only if, but for this subsection, the distributee corporation would be entitled to a deduction under section 243, 244, or 245 with respect to such distribution.
 
(3)
Application of section 312(n)(7) not affected
 
The reference in paragraph (1) to subsection (n) of section 312 shall be treated as not including a reference to paragraph (7) of such subsection.
 
(4)
Regulations
 
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subsection.
 
(f)
Special rules
 
(1)
For distributions in redemption of stock, see section 302.
 
(2)
For distributions in complete liquidation, see part II (sec. 331 and following).
 
(3)
For distributions in corporate organizations and reorganizations, see part III (sec. 351 and following).
 
(4)
For taxation of dividends received by individuals at capital gain rates, see section 1(h)(11).








Tax Code (Internal Revenue Code) Section Index


U.S. GAAP by Codification Topic
 
105 GAAP Hierarchy
105 GAAP History

205 Presentation of Financial Statements
205-20 Discontinued Operations
210 Balance Sheet
210-20 Offsetting
220 Comprehensive Income
225 Income Statement
225-20 Extraordinary and Unusual Items
230 Statement of Cash Flows
250 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections
260 Earnings per Share
270 Interim Reporting

310 Impairment of a Loan
320 Investment Securities
320 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, FSP FAS 115-2
320-10-05 Overview of Investments in Other Entities
320-10-35 Reclassification of Investments in Securities
323-10 Equity Method Investments
323-30 Investments in Partnerships and Joint Ventures
325-20 Cost Method Investments
330 Inventory

340-20 Capitalized Advertising Costs
350-20 Goodwill
350-30 Intangibles Other than Goodwill
350-40 Internal-Use Software
350-50 Website Development Costs
360 Property, Plant and Equipment
360-20 Real Estate Sales

410 Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations
420 Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations
450 Contingencies
450-20 Loss Contingencies
450-30 Gain Contingencies
480 Redeemable Financial Instruments

505-20 Stock Dividends, Stock Splits
505-30 Treasury Stock

605 SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin, Topic 13
605-25 Revenue Recognition - Multiple Element Arrangements

715-30 Defined Benefit Plans - Pension
718 Share-Based Payment
730 Research and Development
730-20 Research and Development Arrangements

805 Business Combinations
810 Consolidation
810 Noncontrolling Interests
810 Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, SFAS 167

815 Derivatives and Hedging Overview

820 Fair Value Measurements
820 Fair value when the markets are not active, FSP FAS 157-4
825 Fair Value Option

830 Foreign Currency Matters
830-20 Foreign Currency Transactions
830-30 Translation of Financial Statements
835 Interest
835-20 Capitalization of Interest
835-30 Imputation of Interest

840 Leases
840-20 Operating Leases
840-30 Capital Leases
840-40 Sale-Leaseback Transactions
845 Nonmonetary Transactions

855 Subsequent Events
860-20 Sale of Financial Assets, SFAS 166
860-50 Servicing Assets and Liabilities, SFAS 156

985-20 Costs of software to be sold


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