Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 59

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)Liquidating distributions made to minority shareholders in the tax-free liquidation of a controlled subsidiary corporation are treated by the liquidating corporation in the same way as nonliquidating distributions.
• B)Sec. 337(a)provides that the liquidating corporation recognizes no gain or loss on the distribution of property to the 80% distributee in a complete Sec. 332 liquidation.
• C)The depreciation recapture provisions in Secs. 1245 and 1250 override the Sec. 337(a)nonrecognition rule if a controlled subsidiary corporation is liquidated into its parent corporation.
• D)A corporation that distributes the stock of a subsidiary may elect to treat the distribution as a sale of the subsidiary's assets.

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Definitions:

Synovial Cavity

A fluid-filled space that exists between bones that are encapsulated by a synovial membrane, aiding in smooth movement of the joints.

Articular Surfaces

The surfaces of bones that come into contact with one another to form joints, often covered with cartilage to reduce friction.

Sesamoid Bone

A small, round bone embedded within a tendon; its primary function is to protect tendons and increase their mechanical advantage.

Shoulder

The region where the arm joins the torso, consisting of several joints and an ensemble of muscles and tendons that provide motion and stability.