Property Distributed by a Corporation as a Dividend Is Subject

question 183

True/False

Property distributed by a corporation as a dividend is subject to a liability in excess of its basis. For purposes of determining gain on the distribution, the basis of the property is treated as being not less than the amount of liability.

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Definitions:

Left Shift

In computing, it refers to the operation of moving bits of a binary number to the left, effectively multiplying the number by a power of two.

Capitalism

Economic system that rewards companies for their ability to perceive and serve the needs and demands of consumers; also called the private enterprise system.

Private Enterprise System

An economic system where private individuals or businesses own capital goods and have the freedom to operate for profit with minimal government intervention.