If a Controlling Shareholder Sells Depreciable Property to a Controlled

question 26

True/False

If a controlling shareholder sells depreciable property to a controlled corporation and the property is depreciable by the purchaser, any gain on the sale is a 1231 gain.

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Definitions:

Benefit

Benefit refers to the positive outcome, profit, or advantage gained from a decision, action, or policy.

Double Taxation

The imposition of taxes on the same income, asset, or financial transaction at two different levels, such as corporate profits and then again when dividends are distributed to shareholders.

Corporate Level

Corporate level refers to the highest tier of management and operations within a diversified or multi-business company, focusing on issues affecting the company as a whole.

Personal Income

The total annual income received by an individual from all sources before taxes.