If a Liquidation Qualifies Under § 332, Any Minority Shareholder

question 25

True/False

If a liquidation qualifies under § 332, any minority shareholder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the fair market value of assets received and the basis of the shareholder's stock.

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Definitions:

Minority Group

A group of people who, because of their physical or cultural characteristics, are singled out from the others in the society in which they live for differential and unequal treatment.

Commodity

A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type, often applied to raw materials and agricultural products.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount earned from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Racial Passing

The act of a person classified as a member of one racial group being accepted or identifying as a member of another, often to escape racial discrimination.