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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In general. For purposes of §§ 1.354–1(e), 1.355–1(c), and 1.356–3(b), the terms stock and securities do not include—
(1) Nonqualified preferred stock, as defined in section 351(g)(2), received in exchange for (or in a distribution with respect to) stock, or a right to acquire stock, other than nonqualified preferred stock; or
(2) A right to acquire such nonqualified preferred stock, received in exchange for (or in a distribution with respect to) stock, or a right to acquire stock, other than nonqualified preferred stock.
(b) Exceptions. The following exceptions apply:
(1) Certain recapitalizations. Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply in the case of a recapitalization under section 368(a)(1)(E) of a family-owned corporation as described in section 354(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II).
(2) Transition rule. Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to a transaction described in section 1014(f)(2) of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (111 Stat. 921).
(c) Effective date. This section applies to nonqualified preferred stock, or a right to acquire such stock, received in connection with a transaction occurring on or after March 9, 1998.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 26. Internal Revenue § 26.1.356–6 Rules for treatment of nonqualified preferred stock as other property - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-26-internal-revenue/cfr-sect-26-1-356-6/
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