In Comparing a Qualifying Stock Redemption with a Complete Liquidation

question 17

Multiple Choice

In comparing a qualifying stock redemption with a complete liquidation, which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) Liquidations and qualifying stock redemptions parallel each other in terms of the effect that E & P has on the nature of the gain or loss recognized by the shareholder.
• B) The basis of property acquired is its fair market value on the date of distribution for both a qualifying stock redemption and a liquidation.
• C) Both a qualifying stock redemption and a complete liquidation produce sale or exchange treatment to the shareholder.
• D) A corporation will recognize gain upon the distribution of appreciated property for both a qualifying stock redemption and a complete liquidation, but a corporation will recognize loss upon a distribution of depreciated property only for a liquidating distribution.
• E) Section 267 disallows recognition of losses between related parties in a complete liquidation but not in a qualifying stock redemption.

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Definitions:

Journal

A journal is a detailed account that records all the financial transactions of a business, to be used later for classifying and summarizing into financial statements.

Ledger Accounts

A record in accounting that is used to aggregate monetary transactions by account, monitoring debits and credits over a period.

Journal Entries

The recorded transactions in the financial books of a company, serving as the initial step in the accounting cycle.

T-Accounts

A graphical representation of a general ledger account, showing debits on the left side and credits on the right side to track transactions.