§ 331. Gain or loss to shareholders in corporate liquidations
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Distributions in complete liquidation treated as exchanges |
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Amounts received by a shareholder in a distribution in complete liquidation of a corporation shall be treated as in full payment in exchange for the stock. |
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Nonapplication of section 301 |
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Section 301 (relating to effects on shareholder of distributions of property) shall not apply to any distribution of property (other than a distribution referred to in paragraph (2)(B) of section 316(b)) in complete liquidation. |
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For general rule for determination of the amount of gain or loss recognized, see section 1001. |
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