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(b) L I Q U I D A T I O N O P S U B S I D I A R Y. —

(1) IN GENERAL.—If property is received by a corporation in a distribution in complete liquidation of another corporation (within the meaning of section 332(b)), then, except as provided in paragraph (2), the basis of the property in the hands of the distributee shall be the same as it would be in the hands of the transferor. If property is received by a corporation in a transfer to which section 332 (c) applies, and if paragraph (2) of this subsection does not apply, then the basis of the property in the hands of the transferee shall be the same as it would be in the hands of the transferor. (2) EXCEPTION.—If property is received by a corporation in a distribution in complete liquidation of another corporation (within the meaning of section 332(b)), and if— (A) the distribution is pursuant to a plan of liquidation adopted— (i) on or after June 22, 1954, and (ii) not more than 2 years after the date of the transaction described in subparagraph (B) (or, in the case of a series of transactions, the date of the last such transaction); and (B) stock of the distributing corporation possessing a t least 80 percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote, and a t least 80 percent of the total number of shares of all other classes of stock (except nonvoting stock which is limited and preferred as to dividends), was acquired by the distributee by purchase (as defined in paragraph (3)) during a period of not more than 12 months, then the basis of the property in the hands of the distributee shall be the adjusted basis of the stock with respect to which the distribution was made. For purposes of the preceding sentence, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary or his delegate, proper adjustment in the adjusted basis of any stock shall be made for any distribution made to the distributee with respect to such stock before the adoption of the plan of liquidation, for any money received, for any liabilities assumed or subject to which the property was received, and for other items. (3) PURCHASE DEFINED.—For purposes of paragraph (2)(B), the
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term "purchase" means any acquisition of stock, b u t only if— (A) the basis of the stock in the hands of the distributee is not determined (i) in whole or in part by reference to the adjusted basis of such stock in the hands of the person from whom acquired, or (ii) under section 1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent), (B) the stock is not acquired in an exchange to which section 351 applies, and (C) the stock is not acquired from a person the ownership of whose stock would, under section 318(a), be attributed to the person acquiring such stock. (4) DISTRIBUTEE DEFINED.—For purposes of this subsection, the term "distributee" means only the corporation which meets the 80 percent stock ownership requirements specified in section 332(b).

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