Special subchapter C rules — Us Code Code § 997

Us Code Code § 997 — Special subchapter C rules. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 997. Special subchapter C rules

For purposes of applying the provisions of subchapter C of chapter 1, any distribution in property to a corporation by a DISC or former DISC which is made out of previously taxed income or accumulated DISC income shall—

(1) be treated as a distribution in the same amount as if such distribution of property were made to an individual, and

(2) have a basis, in the hands of the recipient corporation, equal to the amount determined under paragraph (1).

(Added Pub. L. 92–178, title V, §501, Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 549.)

PART V—INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTT DETERMINATIONS

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Editorial Notes

Amendments

1976—Pub. L. 94–455, title X, §1064(a), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1650, added part heading and analysis of sections.

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