When Negative Adjustments Are Made to the Stock Basis of the Subsidiary

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Short Answer

When negative adjustments are made to the stock basis of the subsidiary that exceed the basis as of the beginning of the tax year, an) account is created rather than giving the parent a negative tax basis in the stock.

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Definitions:

Breaches Contract

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Resale Value

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Sue

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