Mariano Owns All of Alpha Corporation, Which Owns 100% of Beta

question 83

Multiple Choice

Mariano owns all of Alpha Corporation, which owns 100% of Beta Corporation's single class of stock. On January 1, Alpha and Beta Corporations report a consolidated NOL carryover from prior years. What is the maximum percentage of Alpha Corporation's single class of stock that Mariano can sell to a single shareholder without triggering the Sec. 382 loss limitation?

• A)0%
• B)50%
• C)75%
• D)80%

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