Certain Outbound Property Transfers by Domestic Corporations; Certain Stock Distributions by Domestic Corporations, 17023-17052 [2013-05700]

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 53 (Tuesday, March 19, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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26 CFR Parts 1 and 602





 Certain Outbound Property Transfers by Domestic Corporations; Certain 
Stock Distributions by Domestic Corporations; Indirect Stock Transfers 
and the Coordination Rule Exceptions; Transfers of Stock or Securities 
in Outbound Asset Reorganizations; Final Rules and Proposed Rule

Federal Register / Vol. 78 , No. 53 / Tuesday, March 19, 2013 / Rules 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

26 CFR Parts 1 and 602

[TD 9614]
RIN 1545-AM97


Certain Outbound Property Transfers by Domestic Corporations; 
Certain Stock Distributions by Domestic Corporations

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Final and temporary regulations.

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SUMMARY: This document contains final and temporary regulations that 
apply to transfers of certain property by a domestic corporation to a 
foreign corporation in certain nonrecognition exchanges, or to 
distributions of stock of certain foreign corporations by a domestic 
corporation in certain nonrecognition distributions. The final 
regulations also establish reporting requirements for property 
transfers and stock distributions to which the final regulations apply. 
The regulations affect domestic corporations that transfer property to 
foreign corporations in certain nonrecognition transactions, or that 
distribute the stock of certain foreign corporations in certain 
nonrecognition distributions, and certain domestic shareholders of 
those domestic corporations.

DATES: Effective date: These regulations are effective on March 19, 
2013.
    Applicability dates: For dates of applicability, see Sec. Sec.  
1.367(a)-1(g), 1.367(a)-3(g), 1.367(a)-7(j), 1.367(b)-6, 1.1248-1(g), 
1.1248-6(e), 1.1248-8(d), 1.1248(f)-3(b), and 1.6038B-1(g).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert B. Williams, Jr., (202) 622-
3860 (not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The collections of information contained in the regulations have 
been reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) 
under control number 1545-2183.
    The collections of information are in Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) and 
(e)(2), 1.367(a)-8(c), 1.1248(f)-2(a)(3), (b)(1) and (c)(1), and 
1.6038B-1(c)(6). The collections of information are mandatory. The 
likely respondents are domestic corporations.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid 
control number.
    Books and records relating to a collection of information must be 
retained as long as their contents might become material in the 
administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and 
tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.

Background

    On August 20, 2008, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury 
Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed 
regulations under sections 367, 1248, and 6038B of the Internal Revenue 
Code (Code) (2008 proposed regulations) concerning transfers of 
property by a domestic corporation to a foreign corporation in an 
exchange described in section 361(a) or (b) (section 361 exchange), and 
certain nonrecognition distributions of stock of a foreign corporation 
by a domestic corporation (REG-209006-89; 73 FR 49278, 2008-41 IRB 
867). A correction to the 2008 proposed regulations was published in 
the Federal Register on September 26, 2008 (73 FR 56535; 2008-41 IRB 
867). No public hearing on the 2008 proposed regulations was requested 
or held; however, comments were received. Based, in part, on comments 
received, the Treasury Department and the IRS adopt the 2008 proposed 
regulations, with modifications, as final regulations. As discussed in 
paragraph G. of this preamble, a portion of the 2008 proposed 
regulations is adopted, with modifications, in temporary regulations 
published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. Those 
temporary regulations also modify final regulations under section 
367(a) concerning transfers of stock or securities by a domestic 
corporation to a foreign corporation in a section 361 exchange. All 
comments will be available at www.regulations.gov or upon request.

Summary of Comments and Explanation of Revisions

A. Regulations Under Section 367(a)(5)

1. Overview
    In general, section 367(a)(5) provides that the exceptions to 
section 367(a)(1) in section 367(a)(2) and (a)(3) do not apply in the 
case of a section 361 exchange in which a domestic corporation (U.S. 
transferor) transfers assets to a foreign corporation, unless the U.S. 
transferor is controlled (within the meaning of section 368(c)) by five 
or fewer (but at least one) domestic corporations (each a control group 
member, and together the control group) and basis adjustments and other 
conditions as provided in regulations are satisfied. The policy 
underlying section 367(a)(5) is the protection of corporate-level gain 
on appreciated property following the repeal of the General Utilities 
doctrine. See H.R. Rep. No 795, 100th Cong., 2d Sess. 60 (1988).
    The 2008 proposed regulations would implement section 367(a)(5) by 
providing that, as a general rule, the exceptions to section 367(a)(1) 
do not apply to a transfer of certain property by the U.S. transferor 
to a foreign acquiring corporation in a section 361 exchange. An 
exception to the general rule is provided, at the election of the U.S. 
transferor and members of the control group (elective exception), 
subject to conditions that are intended, in part, to ensure that the 
net gain (if any) realized by the U.S. transferor in connection with 
the transfer of property subject to section 367(a) (defined as inside 
gain) is, in the aggregate, recognized currently by the U.S. transferor 
or, to the extent permitted, preserved in the stock received in the 
reorganization by certain domestic corporate shareholders of the U.S. 
transferor.
    Section 337(d) provides that the Secretary shall prescribe such 
regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the 
purposes of the amendments made by subtitle D of title VI of the Tax 
Reform Act of 1986 (concerning the repeal of the General Utilities 
doctrine), including regulations providing for appropriate coordination 
of the provisions of section 337 with the provisions of the Code 
relating to taxation of foreign corporations and their shareholders.
2. Calculation of Inside Gain
    In addition to the adjusted basis of certain transferred property, 
for purposes of computing inside gain, the 2008 proposed regulations 
take into account certain liabilities of the U.S. transferor that would 
give rise to a deduction when paid (deductible liabilities). Under the 
2008 proposed regulations, a deductible liability would be defined as a 
liability assumed in the section 361 exchange or satisfied in 
connection with the reorganization (within the meaning of section 
361(c)(3)), but only if payment of the liability would give rise to a 
deduction. Section 361(c)(3) provides that the U.S. transferor 
recognizes no gain or loss on the satisfaction of a liability with 
stock received in connection with the reorganization, but does not 
prevent the U.S. transferor from obtaining a deduction on payment of 
the liability with the stock received. The policy for allowing a 
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inside gain is that the U.S. transferor has not received a tax benefit 
for such liability but the liability reduces the value of the stock 
received. Accordingly, under the final regulations, a deductible 
liability is limited to a liability that is assumed in the section 361 
exchange if payment of the liability would give rise to a deduction.
    Several comments suggested that other tax attributes of the U.S. 
transferor should also be taken into account in computing inside gain 
(in particular, net operating losses and foreign tax credits) because 
those other tax attributes are similar to the adjusted basis of the 
transferred property and deductible liabilities. Recognizing the 
complexity that would result if other tax attributes were taken into 
account, other comments suggested that the final regulations permit the 
U.S. transferor to elect to recognize an amount of gain sufficient to 
utilize all or a portion of any additional tax attributes. Another 
comment, however, considered this recommendation to be inconsistent 
with the basic approach of section 367(a)(1), which only takes into 
account the adjusted basis of the transferred property in determining 
the amount of gain required to be recognized by the U.S. transferor.
    The Treasury Department and the IRS believe that taking into 
account other tax attributes of the U.S. transferor in determining 
inside gain would substantially increase the complexity of the final 
regulations and IRS examinations of these transactions. In addition, a 
U.S. transferor can utilize any other available tax attributes by not 
electing to apply the elective exception. Accordingly, the comment was 
not adopted.
3. Built-In Loss in Stock of the U.S. Transferor Corporation
    To qualify for the elective exception under the 2008 proposed 
regulations, each control group member must reduce its adjusted basis 
(as determined under section 358) in the stock received in the 
reorganization by the amount (if any) that its portion of the inside 
gain exceeds the gain (or loss) in that stock (outside gain) but for 
the application of section 367(a)(5). In certain cases, the required 
basis adjustment will convert built-in loss stock into built-in gain 
stock. For example, assume that prior to the application of the 
elective exception the control group member has a $150x adjusted basis 
(as determined under section 358) in stock received that has a fair 
market value of $100x (that is, there is a $50x built-in loss in the 
stock). If the control group member's share of inside gain is $30x, its 
adjusted basis in the stock received must be reduced to $70x, resulting 
in $30x of built-in gain in the stock and eliminating the $50x pre-
existing built-in loss.
    Several comments suggested that reducing the adjusted basis of 
built-in loss stock to this extent is inappropriate and recommended 
that final regulations treat a reduction to an existing built-in loss 
the same as a reduction to basis that would increase built-in gain. For 
example, under the previous assumed facts, the approach in these 
comments would reduce the adjusted basis of the stock by $30x (the 
control group member's share of inside gain), reducing the built-in 
loss to $20x.
    Another comment recommended that the provisions be modified to 
preserve both the domestic corporate shareholder's share of inside gain 
as well as the built-in gain (or loss) existing in the stock received 
before any required basis adjustment. Specifically, the comment 
suggested that any outside built-in gain (loss) should be treated as a 
deferred gain (loss) that would be taken into account based on 
principles similar to those of section 267(a)(1).
    Consistent with the legislative history to section 367(a)(5), the 
Treasury Department and the IRS believe that the amount of outside 
built-in gain or loss should not affect the required reduction to the 
adjusted basis of the stock received in the transaction. That is, the 
basis must be reduced to an amount such that the gain in the stock 
corresponds to the proportionate amount of inside gain. See S. Rep. No. 
445, 100th Cong., 2d Sess. 62-3 (1988). Therefore, the final 
regulations do not adopt these recommendations. The final regulations 
do, however, clarify that if a U.S. transferor does not have inside 
gain, that is, there is no net built-in gain in the U.S. transferor's 
assets, stock basis adjustments are not required to be made by control 
group members, even if the outside stock loss of a control group member 
is greater than the net built-in loss attributable to the control group 
member.
4. Disposition of a Significant Amount of Section 367(a) Property
    The 2008 proposed regulations would deny the application of the 
elective exception if, with a principal purpose of avoiding U.S. tax, 
the foreign acquiring corporation disposes of a significant amount of 
the property received from the U.S. transferor (disposition rule).
    Several comments recommended that the disposition rule be conformed 
to the provisions of Sec.  1.367(a)-8 concerning gain recognition 
agreements. Specifically, one comment recommended that a defined period 
be set for the reach of the disposition rule. In this regard, the gain 
recognition agreement provisions generally require gain recognition 
only if a triggering event occurs during the term of the gain 
recognition agreement, which is the period ending with the close of the 
fifth full taxable year (not less than 60 months) following the year in 
which the transfer requiring the gain recognition agreement occurred.
    Another comment recommended that the final regulations include 
provisions similar to those of the gain recognition provisions in Sec.  
1.367(a)-8(k)(14) to address nonrecognition transfers of property. 
Those provisions generally provide that a transfer of assets subject to 
a gain recognition agreement during the term of the gain recognition 
agreement in certain nonrecognition transactions will not be triggering 
events if specified conditions are satisfied. Other comments suggested 
that this disposition rule is not necessary because Sec.  1.367(a)-
2T(c)(1) denies the exception under section 367(a)(3) in certain cases 
when the transferred property is re-transferred to another person as 
part of the same transaction.
    The Treasury Department and the IRS believe that safeguards in 
addition to Sec.  1.367(a)-2T(c)(1) are needed in the case of outbound 
reorganizations that qualify for the elective exception, but agree that 
adopting certain aspects of the gain recognition agreement provisions 
is appropriate. Accordingly, the final regulations deny the elective 
exception only if, with a principal purpose of avoiding U.S. tax, the 
foreign acquiring corporation disposes of a significant amount of the 
property received from the U.S. transferor during the 60-month period 
that begins on the date of distribution or transfer (within the meaning 
of Sec.  1.381(b)-1(b)), which generally is the date on which the 
transfer of property by the U.S. transferor to the foreign acquiring 
corporation is completed.
    Furthermore, the final regulations provide that property that is 
subsequently transferred pursuant to a nonrecognition provision is not 
treated as disposed of for purposes of the disposition rule, provided 
such transfer satisfies, and is treated in a manner consistent with the 
principles underlying Sec.  1.367(a)-8(k) (concerning non-triggering 
events with respect to gain recognition agreements) and more generally 
the provisions of Sec.  1.367(a)-8 concerning gain recognition 
agreements.
    Finally, one comment suggested that dispositions of property in the 
ordinary course of business should not deny the application of the 
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even if the disposition occurs within the two-year ``presumption of tax 
avoidance'' period following the reorganization. The Treasury 
Department and the IRS agree with this comment. Accordingly, the final 
regulations provide an exception for dispositions of property occurring 
in the ordinary course of business.
5. Definitions of Section 367(a) Property and Section 367(d) Property
    Subject to a special rule, the 2008 proposed regulations define 
section 367(a) property as any property other than section 367(d) 
property. The 2008 proposed regulations define section 367(d) property 
as property to which section 367(d) applies.
    In response to a comment, the final regulations clarify that 
section 367(d) property is property described in section 936(h)(3)(B). 
Section 367(d)(1) provides that, except as provided in regulations, if 
a United States person transfers any intangible property (within the 
meaning of section 936(h)(3)(B)) to a foreign corporation in an 
exchange described in section 351 or 361, section 367(d) (and not 
section 367(a)) applies to such transfer. Accordingly, income or gain 
attributable to the transfer of property by a U.S. person to a foreign 
corporation in a section 351 exchange or section 361 exchange is taken 
into account either in accordance with section 367(d)(2)(A)(ii)(I) or 
(d)(2)(A)(ii)(II), or in accordance with section 367(a) and the 
regulations thereunder in the case of a section 361 exchange subject to 
section 367(a)(5). For guidance concerning transfers of section 367(d) 
property in outbound asset reorganizations, see Notice 2012-39 (IRB 
2012-31) (see Sec.  601.601(d)(2)(ii)(b) of this chapter).
6. Treatment of a RIC, REIT, or S Corporation
    One comment suggested that if the policy of section 367(a)(5) is to 
preserve U.S. taxing jurisdiction over corporate-level gain, then 
section 367(a)(5) should not generally apply to a regulated investment 
company (RIC), real estate investment trust (REIT), or S corporation 
(collectively, special corporate entities), because those entities 
generally are not subject to corporate-level tax. The comment further 
suggested that to the extent those special corporate entities are 
subject to corporate-level tax, the final regulations should 
incorporate a targeted gain recognition rule to address those limited 
situations. In contrast, another comment noted that exempting special 
corporate entities from the application of section 367(a)(5) could 
facilitate the use of special corporate entities to avoid U.S. tax. A 
third comment asserted that, at a minimum, even though special 
corporate entities may not generally be subject to corporate-level tax, 
special corporate entities should be permitted to be members of the 
control group, because the amount of inside gain preserved in stock 
received by special corporate entities could, when recognized, be 
wholly or partly subject to U.S. tax in the hands of shareholders of 
the special corporate entities.
    The Treasury Department and the IRS remain concerned about 
exempting special corporate entities from the application of section 
367(a)(5). Section 367(a)(1) addresses transfers of certain appreciated 
property by a United States person to a foreign corporation in certain 
nonrecognition exchanges described in subchapter C of the Code. This 
general rule applies equally to special corporate entities, as it does 
to any U.S. person, including any domestic corporation. Although 
special corporate entities are generally not subject to entity-level 
tax, the underlying income (including built-in gain in assets) flows 
through to their owners. Because the owners of special corporate 
entities generally receive a basis determined under section 358 in the 
shares of the foreign acquiring corporation, preservation of corporate-
level tax on the inside gain is not assured.
    The Treasury Department and the IRS also remain concerned about 
allowing special corporate entities to be members of the control group. 
If a special corporate entity was allowed to be a member of the control 
group, whether the inside gain preserved in the hands of a special 
corporate entity is ever subject to U.S. corporate tax would depend on 
the extent of the domestic corporate ownership of the special corporate 
entity at the time the gain is recognized. The domestic corporate 
ownership at the time the gain is recognized may decrease or increase 
from the time the reorganization occurred.
    Accordingly, the final regulations do not adopt the recommendations 
to provide relief from the application of section 367(a)(5) to special 
corporate entities, or allow special corporate entities to be control 
group members.
7. Indirect Stock Ownership
    Several comments recommended that the final regulations permit 
indirect ownership of the U.S. transferor through partnerships or 
foreign corporations to be taken into account for purposes of 
satisfying the control requirement of section 367(a)(5). Section 
367(a)(5), however, incorporates the control requirement of section 
368(c), which requires the direct ownership of stock. Furthermore, 
there is no indication in the legislative history to section 367(a)(5) 
that indirect stock ownership should also be considered for this 
purpose. In addition, as noted in the preamble to the 2008 proposed 
regulations, the Treasury Department and the IRS are concerned with the 
additional complexity that would result if indirect ownership were 
taken into account. Thus, the final regulations do not adopt this 
recommendation.
8. Treatment of Affiliated Group Members as a Single Corporation
    The 2008 proposed regulations provide that members of an affiliated 
group of corporations (within the meaning of section 1504) are treated 
as a single corporation for purposes of the control requirement of 
section 367(a)(5). Several comments stated that the wording of this 
aggregation rule could be read to suggest that the affiliated group 
members are also treated as a single corporation for other purposes, 
including, for example, to determine the amount of any required stock 
basis adjustments. The final regulations revise the aggregation rule to 
clarify that affiliated group members are treated as a single 
corporation only for purposes of the control requirement.
9. Transfers Described in Other Nonrecognition Provisions
    The 2008 proposed regulations clarify that section 367(a)(5) 
applies to a transfer of property described in section 351 if the 
transfer is also described in section 361(a) or (b). This clarification 
ensures that the policies underlying section 367(a)(5) are not 
undermined by transfers described in section 361(a) or (b) that also 
qualify for nonrecognition under section 351.
    One comment suggested that transfers described in section 361(a) or 
(b) could also be described in nonrecognition provisions other than 
section 351, such as section 354. In response to this comment, the 
general rule in the final regulations is modified to provide that, 
unless an exception applies, the U.S. transferor recognizes any gain 
realized with respect to section 367(a) property. Thus, for purposes of 
recognizing gain under the general rule it is irrelevant whether, in 
addition to section 361(a) or (b), the transfer is also eligible for 
nonrecognition treatment under other exchanges enumerated in section 
367(a)(1). Moreover, the general rule is issued under regulatory 
authority granted under both section 367(a)(5) and section 337(d). 
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section 361(a) or (b) is also described in a nonrecognition provision 
that is not enumerated in section 367(a)(1) (such as section 1036), the 
U.S. transferor recognizes gain or loss realized on the transfer of 
such items of property, but the amount of loss recognized on the 
property shall not exceed the amount of gain recognized on the 
property. The Treasury Department and the IRS believe that permitting 
the recognition of losses to the extent of gains in such a case is 
consistent with the repeal of the General Utilities doctrine. See 
section 337(d). However, losses described in the prior sentence may be 
subject to other limitations, including, for example, section 267(f).
10. Other Clarifications and Modifications
    The 2008 proposed regulations provide for various determinations to 
be made ``at the time of the section 361 exchange,'' and therefore do 
not take into account the possibility that the property of the U.S. 
transferor may not be transferred on a single date to the foreign 
acquiring corporation. Accordingly, the final regulations no longer use 
the phrase ``at the time of the section 361 exchange'' as the time for 
making certain determinations required under the regulations. For 
example, under the final regulations the determination as to whether 
the control requirement is satisfied is instead made immediately before 
the reorganization.
    Under the final regulations, the computation of a shareholder's 
ownership interest percentage in the U.S. transferor for purposes of 
various calculations also generally must be made immediately before the 
reorganization. However, the final regulations further revise the 
computation of the ownership interest percentage to take into account 
certain distributions by the U.S. transferor of a portion of its 
property. Specifically, under the final regulations, the ownership 
interest percentage is determined after taking into account any 
distribution by the U.S. transferor of money or other property not 
received from the foreign acquiring corporation in exchange for 
property of the U.S. transferor acquired in the section 361 exchange.
    The final regulations remove references in the 2008 proposed 
regulations to stock that is deemed received because references to 
stock received necessarily include stock that is deemed received. No 
substantive change is intended by the removal of references to stock 
that is deemed received. Similarly, in describing a control group 
member's stock basis adjustments, the final regulations remove 
references to blocks of stock because such references are not necessary 
to the determination of which basis in stock is reduced. No substantive 
change is intended by this modification.
    The 2008 proposed regulations contain a reasonable cause relief 
provision in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(2), pursuant to which a control group 
member's failure to timely comply with any requirement of Sec.  
1.367(a)-7 will be deemed not to have occurred if the failure was due 
to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. The reasonable cause 
relief provision includes a provision that the control group member 
will be deemed to have established that the failure to comply was due 
to reasonable cause and not willful neglect if the control group member 
requesting relief is not notified by the IRS within 120 days of IRS 
acknowledgement of receipt of the request. As discussed in the preamble 
to temporary regulation published elsewhere in this issue of the 
Federal Register, the Treasury Department and the IRS believe it is 
appropriate to eliminate the 120-day provision from the reasonable 
cause relief provision of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(2). Other than the 
elimination of the 120-day provision, the reasonable cause relief 
provision is retained in the temporary regulations.
    Other modifications to Sec.  1.367(a)-7 are generally intended to 
coordinate the rules with other provisions, such as Sec. Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e), 1.367(b)-4, 1.1248(f)-1, and 1.1248(f)-2, when the 
property transferred in the section 361 exchange is stock or 
securities.

B. Other Regulations Under Section 367(a)

    The 2008 proposed regulations would modify Sec.  1.367(a)-
1T(b)(4)(i)(B) to provide that an increase in basis under section 362 
for gain recognized by the U.S. transferor under section 367(a) is 
allocated among the transferred property with respect to which gain is 
recognized in proportion to the gain realized by the U.S. transferor.
    The final regulations clarify this rule to provide that if gain is 
recognized under section 367 with respect to a particular item of 
property, the foreign transferee corporation increases its basis in 
that item of property for such gain. The final regulations further 
clarify that any gain recognized that is not with respect to a 
particular item of property (for example, gain recognized under the 
branch loss recapture rules) is then allocated in proportion to the 
gain realized by the U.S. transferor with respect to all items of 
property transferred, but for this purpose the gain realized is 
determined after taking into account gain recognized under other 
provisions of section 367 that apply with respect to particular items 
of property.

C. Regulations Under Section 367(b)

1. Modified Example 4 of Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)
    Final regulations issued under section 367(b) on January 24, 2000, 
provide that if a U.S. transferor that is a section 1248 shareholder of 
a foreign acquired corporation transfers the stock of such corporation 
to a foreign acquiring corporation in a section 361 exchange, the U.S. 
transferor must include in income the section 1248 amount attributable 
to the stock of the foreign acquired corporation. As part of the 
analysis, the final regulations state that immediately after the 
exchange, the U.S. transferor is not a section 1248 shareholder because 
the stock of the U.S. transferor is cancelled. This is the case even if 
the foreign acquiring corporation and the foreign acquired corporation 
are controlled foreign corporations (within the meaning of Sec.  
1.367(b)-2(a)). See Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii), Example 4. The 2008 
proposed regulations would modify Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii), Example 
4, to provide that the requirements in Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i)(B) are 
applied immediately after the section 361 exchange (and before the 
distribution of the foreign stock under section 361(c)(1)).
    One comment requested that the analysis in Example 4, as revised by 
the 2008 proposed regulations, be clarified to address the fact that 
the stock of the foreign corporation received in the transaction is 
immediately distributed by the U.S. transferor. That is, the comment 
questioned whether the analysis has the effect of respecting the 
transitory ownership of stock for purposes of applying Sec.  1.367(b)-
4. The comment further noted that Revenue Ruling 83-23 (1983-1 CB 82) 
disregards transitory ownership of stock for purposes of applying the 
section 367(b) regulations then in effect.
    Unless otherwise provided, judicial doctrines and principles, such 
as substance-over-form and the step-transaction doctrine, apply in 
determining whether the conditions for an income inclusion under Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1) are satisfied, just as such principles and doctrines 
apply for purposes of determining the appropriate treatment of a 
transaction under any provision of section 367 (and more generally, 
section 1248). Thus, for example, an issuance of stock by the

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foreign acquiring corporation in connection with the exchange being 
tested under Sec.  1.367(b)-4 would be taken into account in 
determining whether an income inclusion under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1) is 
required. Nevertheless, for purposes of applying Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(b)(1), the Treasury Department and the IRS believe it is appropriate 
to respect the ownership of stock by the U.S. transferor in the context 
of outbound section 361 exchanges (such as the transaction addressed in 
Example 4). This treatment is appropriate because the section 1248 
amount in the stock of the foreign acquired corporation will, in the 
aggregate, either be preserved in the hands of certain domestic 
corporate shareholders of the U.S. transferor pursuant to Sec.  
1.1248(f)-2(c), or be included in the gross income of the U.S. 
transferor as a result of the distribution of such stock under section 
361(c) pursuant to Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3). Accordingly, the final 
regulations provide that in the case of an outbound transfer of stock 
of a foreign corporation in a section 361 exchange, the requirements of 
Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii)(B) apply after the section 361 exchange, but 
prior to and without taking into account the U.S. transferor's 
distribution under section 361(c)(1).
2. Other Modifications to Sec.  1.367(b)-4
    The final regulations modify Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1) by expanding 
the type of exchanges for which an income inclusion is not required to 
include a section 361 exchange of foreign stock by a foreign target 
that is itself acquired in a triangular asset reorganization involving 
stock of a domestic controlling (parent) corporation. Furthermore, the 
final regulations modify the format and organization of Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(a) and (b)(1) to clarify its application.

D. Section 1248(f) Regulations and Section 1.1248-8

1. Section 337 Distributions
    The 2008 proposed regulations under section 1248(f) would provide 
exceptions to the operative rule of section 1248(f)(1) that requires a 
domestic corporation (distributing corporation) that distributes stock 
of certain foreign corporations under sections 337, 355(c)(1), or 
361(c)(1) to include in income the section 1248 amount (if any) in the 
foreign stock distributed. Except in the case of a section 337 
distribution, the exceptions apply only if an affirmative election is 
made (assuming the requirements for making the election are satisfied). 
The requirements for the election include making adjustments to the 
basis and holding period of the stock in the hands of the distributee 
to the extent necessary to preserve the section 1248 amount in the 
foreign stock in the hands of the distributee. In the case of a section 
337 distribution, the exception applies if certain conditions are 
satisfied without the need to make adjustments to the basis or holding 
period of the distributed stock, which should generally be the case. 
However, the Treasury Department and the IRS believe that taxpayers 
should be permitted to elect to make any necessary basis and holding 
period adjustments to avoid a section 1248 inclusion for section 337 
distributions. The final regulations are modified accordingly.
2. Section 361(c)(1) Distributions of Stock Involving Section 361 
Exchanges
(a) Interaction With Regulations Under Section 367(a)
    Application of the 2008 proposed regulations under section 1248(f), 
in combination with the 2008 proposed regulations under Sec.  1.367(a)-
7, could in certain cases result in aggregate basis adjustments and 
gain recognition (or deemed dividend inclusions) that exceed the built-
in gain in the property transferred by the U.S. transferor in the 
section 361 exchange. The final regulations are modified to address 
this result.
(b) Allocation of Section 358 Basis to Portions of a Share
    If in a section 361 exchange the U.S. transferor transfers 
property, other than a single block of stock of a foreign corporation 
with respect to which the U.S. transferor is a section 1248 
shareholder, each share of stock of the foreign distributed corporation 
is required to be divided into portions. The 2008 proposed regulations 
would provide that for purposes of computing basis in a portion of a 
share of stock of the foreign distributed corporation, the distributee 
section 1248 shareholder's section 358 basis in that share is allocated 
to a portion of a share pro rata based on the fair market value of the 
property to which the portion relates relative to the aggregate fair 
market value of all property received by the foreign distributed 
corporation.
    The final regulations modify this rule, providing that the 
distributee's section 358 basis in a share of the distributed foreign 
corporation is allocated to a portion of a share pro rata based on the 
basis of the property to which the portion relates relative to the 
aggregate basis of all property received by the foreign distributed 
corporation. As a result of this modification, the aggregate built-in 
gain in the respective portion of all shares to which a block of 
foreign stock transferred with a section 1248 amount relates will more 
closely match the built-in gain in such foreign stock transferred. 
Because the section 1248 amount is limited to the built-in gain in the 
stock, the modification will minimize basis reductions to portions of 
shares that may otherwise be required to preserve the section 1248 
amount in foreign stock transferred.
    (c) Preservation of the Section 1248(f) Amount
    The 2008 proposed regulations would provide that if the section 
1248(f) amount attributable to a portion of a share of stock (including 
a whole share, if appropriate) of the foreign distributed corporation 
received by a distributee section 1248 shareholder in the distribution 
exceeds the distributee section 1248 shareholder's postdistribution 
amount in the portion (excess amount), then the distributee section 
1248 shareholder's section 358 basis in the portion is reduced by the 
excess amount.
    The final regulations modify the 2008 proposed regulations to 
provide that the section 358 basis in the portion is not reduced below 
zero, and therefore to the extent the excess amount exceeds the section 
358 basis in the portion, the domestic distributing corporation must 
include that portion of the section 1248(f) amount attributable to the 
portion of the share in gross income as a dividend. The excess amount 
can exceed the section 358 basis in the portion, for example, where the 
section 1248(f) amount attributable to the control group member exceeds 
the inside gain attributable to the control group member.
    The Treasury Department and the IRS considered whether a 
distributee required to decrease basis in a portion of a share should 
be allowed to increase the basis in another portion of the same share 
or in another share (or portion thereof). Due to additional 
complexities that would arise from such rules, such as ensuring that 
the basis increase does not decrease the section 1248(f) amount in 
another portion or create (or increase) a built-in loss in another 
portion, the Treasury Department and the IRS decline to provide such 
rules. However, the modification made by the final regulations 
providing that the section 358 basis in a share of stock is allocated 
among portions of such share of stock based on the basis (rather than 
the fair market value) of the property transferred to the foreign 
distributed corporation in the section 361 exchange will, in many

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cases, minimize the amount of basis decreases.
(d) Multiple Classes of Stock
    The 2008 proposed regulations did not provide rules for situations 
in which multiple classes of stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation are received. The final regulations provide that if 
multiple classes of stock are received by a control group member, the 
section 1248(f) amount ``traced'' to such control group member is 
attributed to a share (or portion of a share) of stock received by the 
control group member based on the ratio of the fair market value of 
such share to the fair market value of all shares received by the 
control group member. Furthermore, the final regulations make 
consistent modifications to the regulations under Sec.  1.1248-8 
(concerning the attribution of section 1248 earnings and profits of 
stock of a foreign corporation transferred in a section 361 exchange to 
a share or portion of a share of stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation received by a section 1248 shareholder).
3. Other Modifications to the Section 1248(f) Regulations
    The final regulations clarify that if the domestic distributing 
corporation distributes stock of the foreign distributed corporation 
that it did not receive in a section 361 exchange (existing stock) in 
addition to stock of the foreign distributed corporation that it did 
receive in the section 361 exchange (new stock), then certain rules 
apply to the existing stock and another set of rules apply to the new 
stock. This could occur, for example, if the domestic distributing 
corporation owns an existing foreign subsidiary and as part of the plan 
that includes a distribution of that stock that qualifies under section 
355, the domestic distributing corporation contributes additional 
property to the foreign subsidiary in exchange for additional stock of 
the foreign subsidiary.
    The final regulations refer to a distribution of stock that is not 
received in a section 361 exchange as an ``existing stock 
distribution,'' and a distribution of stock received in a section 361 
exchange as a ``new stock distribution.''
    The 2008 proposed regulations contain a reasonable cause relief 
provision in Sec.  1.1248(f)-3, pursuant to which a reporting person's 
failure to timely comply with any requirement of Sec.  1.1248(f)-2 will 
be deemed not to have occurred if the failure was due to reasonable 
cause and not willful neglect. The reasonable cause relief provision 
includes a provision that the reporting person will be deemed to have 
established that the failure to comply was due to reasonable cause and 
not willful neglect if the control group member requesting relief is 
not notified by the IRS within 120 days of IRS acknowledgement of 
receipt of the request. As discussed in the preamble to temporary 
regulation published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, 
the Treasury Department and the IRS believe it is appropriate to 
eliminate the 120-day provision from the reasonable cause relief 
provision of Sec.  1.1248(f)-3. Other than the elimination of the 120-
day provision, the reasonable cause relief provision is retained in the 
temporary regulations.

E. Definition of ``Sale or Exchange'' for Purposes of Section 1248

    The 2008 proposed regulations amended Sec.  1.1248-1(b) to clarify 
the definition of the term ``sale or exchange'' to include gain 
recognized under section 301(c)(3). No changes to Sec.  1.1248-1(b) are 
included as part of these final regulations because after issuance of 
the 2008 proposed regulations a temporary regulation was issued that 
included this amendment. See Sec.  1.1248-1T(b), issued in TD 9444 
(February 10, 2009), and changes finalized by TD 9585 (April 24, 2012).

 F. Regulations Under Section 6038B

    The 2008 proposed regulations contain various reporting 
requirements. For example, the 2008 regulations under section 6038B 
describe how the U.S. transferor makes the election under Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c), including requiring the U.S. transferor to file a 
statement containing specified information. The final regulations 
identify certain additional items of information that must be included 
with the statement making the election. The 2008 regulations also 
require the U.S. transferor to file a statement agreeing to file an 
amended return in certain cases if the foreign acquiring corporation 
subsequently disposes of a significant amount of section 367(a) 
property acquired in the section 361 exchange. The final regulations 
modify the disposition rules to provide that certain dispositions of 
section 367(a) property are not dispositions for this purpose.
    Finally, as discussed in the preamble to temporary regulation 
published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Treasury 
Department and the IRS believe it is appropriate to eliminate the 120-
day provision from the reasonable cause relief procedures of Sec.  
1.6038B-1(f)(3). Other than the elimination of the 120-day provision, 
the reasonable cause relief provision is retained in the temporary 
regulations.

G. Elimination of Coordination Rule Exception in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3(d)(2)(vi)(B)(1)(i)

    Section 1.367(a)-3(d)(2)(vi)(A) (coordination rule) provides that 
if in connection with an indirect stock transfer, as defined in Sec.  
1.367(a)-3(d)(1), a U.S. person transfers assets to a foreign 
corporation (direct asset transfer) in an exchange described in 
sections 351 or 361, the rules of section 367 and the regulations under 
that section apply first to the direct asset transfer and then to the 
indirect stock transfer. However, the regulations provide two 
exceptions to the coordination rule for asset reorganizations to the 
extent the foreign acquiring corporation re-transfers the transferred 
assets to a controlled domestic corporation, but only if such domestic 
corporation's basis in the re-transferred assets is not greater than 
the U.S. transferor corporation's basis in the assets and the 
conditions in either paragraph Sec.  1.367(a)-3(d)(2)(vi)(B)(1)(i) or 
(d)(2)(vi)(b)(1)(ii) are satisfied. The 2008 proposed regulations would 
modify the exceptions to the coordination rule exceptions, including 
clarifications described in Notice 2008-10 (2008-1 CB 277).
    As discussed in the preamble to temporary regulations published 
elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Treasury 
Department and the IRS believe it is appropriate to eliminate the 
coordination rule exception under Sec.  1.367(a)-3(d)(2)(vi)(B)(1)(i). 
The coordination rule exception in Sec.  1.367(a)-3(d)(2)(vi)(B)(1)(ii) 
is retained in the temporary regulations.

H. Effective/Applicability Dates

1. Regulations Under Sections 367(a) and 6038B
    Section 1.367(a)-7 and the revisions to Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-1 and 
1.6038B-1 apply to transfers occurring on or after April 18, 2013.
2. Regulations Under Sections 367(b) and 1248
    The 2008 proposed regulations provide that the rules under sections 
367(b) and 1248(f), including the modification to Example 4 of Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii), apply to distributions or exchanges, 
respectively, occurring on or after the date that is 30 days after the 
date the regulations are published as final regulations in the Federal 
Register.
    Comments requested that taxpayers be allowed to rely on the 
modifications to

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Example 4 of Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii) and Sec.  1.1248-8, and the 
regulations under section 1248(f) for all open tax years. Other 
comments requested that these regulations be effective on the date the 
regulations are published as final regulations in the Federal Register, 
rather than 30 days after such date.
    The Treasury Department and the IRS do not believe that taxpayers 
should be able to rely on the modifications to Example 4 of Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii) and Sec.  1.1248-8, and the regulations under 
section 1248(f) prior to the effective date. Taxpayers must apply 
section 1248(f), which does not include the exceptions provided in 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-2 for such prior periods. Accordingly, distributions 
described in section 1248(f)(1) during such period result in an 
inclusion unless the exception described in section 1248(f)(2) applies. 
Similarly, taxpayers must take into account Example 4 of Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii) (before amendment by these final regulations) for 
such prior periods. The Treasury Department and the IRS also believe, 
because the regulations under sections 367(b) and 1248(f) operate 
together with the rules of Sec.  1.367(a)-7, the provisions should be 
subject to consistent effective dates. Therefore, the final regulations 
retain the 30-day delay in the effective date for these rules.
    Modifications to Sec.  1.1248-6 apply to a sale, exchange, or other 
disposition of the stock of a domestic corporation on or after 
September 21, 1987.
    Subject to rules implementing the effective dates announced in 
Notice 87-64 (1987-2 CB 375), the final regulations under section 
1248(f) are applicable as of the date that is 30 days following the 
issuance of the final regulations.

Availability of IRS Documents

    IRS notices cited in this preamble are made available by the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, DC 20402.

Effect on Other Documents

    The following publication is obsolete as of April 18, 2013:
    Notice 87-64 (1987-2 CB 375).

Special Analyses

    It has been determined that this Treasury decision is not a 
significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866. 
Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not required. Section 553(b) of 
the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 5) and the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 6) apply to these 
regulations.
    It is hereby certified that the collection of information contained 
in this regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. Accordingly, a regulatory 
flexibility analysis is not required. These regulations primarily will 
affect large domestic corporations that transfer property to a foreign 
corporation in certain corporate reorganizations. Thus, the number of 
affected small entities will not be substantial. Small domestic 
corporations could be shareholders of a larger domestic corporation 
involved in a transaction subject to the regulations, and the small 
domestic corporations could be required to make certain adjustments to 
basis and holding period under the regulations. However, the exceptions 
requiring the adjustments are elective and, moreover, the Treasury 
Department and the IRS do not anticipate the number of these 
shareholders to be substantial. Furthermore, the Treasury Department 
and the IRS estimate that any small entities that are affected by the 
regulations will likely face a burden of approximately ten hours (at an 
hourly rate of $200) from the adjustments made to the basis of the 
stock received in the reorganization. Considering that the collections 
of information enable taxpayers to defer or avoid the recognition of 
potentially large amounts of gain, the Treasury Department and the IRS 
believe that $2,000 is not a significant economic impact. Pursuant to 
section 7805(f), the notice of proposed rule making preceding this 
regulation was submitted to the Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration for comment on its impact on small business.

Drafting Information

    The principal authors of these regulations are Robert B. Williams, 
Jr. of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International) and Sean 
W. Mullaney, formerly of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel 
(International); however, other personnel from the Treasury Department 
and the IRS participated in their development.

List of Subjects

26 CFR Part 1

    Income taxes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

26 CFR Part 602

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Adoption of Amendments to the Regulations

    Accordingly, 26 CFR parts 1 and 602 are amended as follows:

PART 1--INCOME TAXES

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Paragraph 1. The authority citation for part 1 is amended by adding 
entries in numerical order to read in part as follows:

    Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
    Section 1.367(a)-1 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(a).
    Section 1.367(a)-1T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(a).
    Section 1.367(a)-3 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(a).
    Section 1.367(a)-7 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(a), (b), (c), 
and 337(d).
    Section 1.367(a)-8 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(a).
    Section 1.367(b)-0 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b).
    Section 1.367(b)-4(b)(1) also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b).
    Section 1.367(b)-6 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b).
    Section 1.367(e)-1(a) also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(e).
    Section 1.1248-1 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 1248(a)
    Section 1.1248-6 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 1248(e).
    Section 1.1248-8(b)(2)(iv) also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b), 
1248(a), (c), and (f).
    Section 1.1248(f)-1 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b) and 
1248(f).
    Section 1.1248(f)-2 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b) and 
1248(f).
    Section 1.1248(f)-3 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 367(b) and 
1248(f).
    Section 1.6038B-1 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6038B.



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Par. 2. Section 1.367(a)-1 is amended by:
0
1. Adding paragraphs (b)(4)(i)(B) and (C).
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2. Adding paragraph (g)(4).
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(a)-1  Transfers to foreign corporations subject to section 
367(a): In general.

    (a) through (b)(4)(i)(A) [Reserved]. For further guidance see Sec.  
1.367(a)-1T(a) through (b)(4)(i)(A).
    (B) Appropriate adjustments to earnings and profits, basis, and 
other affected items will be made according to otherwise applicable 
rules, taking into account the gain recognized under section 367(a)(1). 
For purposes of applying section 362, the foreign corporation's basis 
in the property received is increased by the amount of gain recognized 
by the U.S. transferor under section 367(a) and the regulations issued 
pursuant to that section. To the extent the regulations provide that 
the U.S. transferor recognizes gain with

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respect to a particular item of property, the foreign corporation 
increases its basis in that item of property by the amount of such gain 
recognized. For example, Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3, 1.367(a)-4T, and 
1.367(a)-5T provide that gain is recognized with respect to particular 
items of property. To the extent the regulations do not provide that 
gain recognized by the U.S. transferor is with respect to a particular 
item of property, such gain is treated as recognized with respect to 
items of property subject to section 367(a) in proportion to the U.S. 
transferor's gain realized in such property, after taking into account 
gain recognized with respect to particular items of property 
transferred under any other provision of section 367(a). For example, 
Sec.  1.367(a)-6T provides that branch losses must be recaptured by the 
recognition of gain realized on the transfer but does not associate the 
gain with particular items of property. See also Sec.  1.367(a)-
1T(c)(3) for rules concerning transfers by partnerships or of 
partnership interests.
    (C) The transfer will not be recharacterized for U.S. Federal tax 
purposes solely because the U.S. person recognizes gain in connection 
with the transfer under section 367(a)(1). For example, if a U.S. 
person transfers appreciated stock or securities to a foreign 
corporation in an exchange described in section 351, the transfer is 
not recharacterized as other than an exchange described in section 351 
solely because the U.S. person recognizes gain in the transfer under 
section 367(a)(1).
    (b)(4)(ii) through (d)(2) [Reserved]. For further guidance see 
Sec.  1.367(a)-1T(b)(4)(ii) through (d)(2).
* * * * *
    (d)(4) through (g)(3) [Reserved]. For further guidance see Sec.  
1.367(a)-1T(d)(4) through (g)(3).
    (4) The rules in paragraphs (b)(4)(i)(B) and (b)(4)(i)(C) of this 
section apply to transfers occurring on or after April 18, 2013. For 
guidance with respect to paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B) of this section before 
April 18, 2013, see 26 CFR part 1 revised as of April 1, 2012.
0
Par. 3. Section 1.367(a)-1T is amended by revising paragraph 
(b)(4)(i)(B) and adding paragraphs (b)(4)(i)(C) and (g)(4) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  1.367(a)-1T  Transfers to foreign corporations subject to section 
367(a): In general (temporary).

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (4) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (B) [Reserved]. For further guidance see Sec.  1.367(a)-
1(b)(4)(i)(B).
    (C) [Reserved]. For further guidance see Sec.  1.367(a)-
1(b)(4)(i)(C).
* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (4) [Reserved]. For further guidance see Sec.  1.367(a)-1(g)(4).


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Par. 4. Section 1.367(a)-3 is amended by:
0
1. Revising the second sentence of paragraph (a)(3).
0
2. Revising paragraphs (b)(1) and (c)(1).
0
3. Adding a sentence at the end of paragraph (d)(2)(vi)(D)(2).
0
4. Revising paragraph (d)(3), Example 6A (ii).
0
5. Adding a sentence between the second and third sentences of 
paragraph (d)(3), Example 8 (ii).
0
6. Revising the first sentence of paragraph (d)(3), Example 8B (ii).
0
7. Revising the first sentence of paragraph (d)(3), Example 8C (ii).
0
8. Revising the third sentence of paragraph (d)(3), Example 10 (ii).
0
9. Revising paragraph (d)(3), Example 11 (ii).
0
10. Revising the second and third sentences of paragraph (d)(3), 
Example 12 (ii), and removing the last sentence.
0
11. Revising paragraph (d)(3), Example 16 (ii).
0
12. Revising the paragraph (g) subject heading.
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13. Revising paragraph (g)(1)(v)(A) and (B).
    The revisions and additions to read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(a)-3  Treatment of transfers of stock or securities to 
foreign corporations.

    (a) * * *
    (3) * * * For additional rules regarding a transfer of stock or 
securities in an exchange described in section 361(a) or (b), see Sec.  
1.367(a)-7. * * *
    (b) Transfers of stock or securities of foreign corporations --(1) 
General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a 
transfer of stock or securities of a foreign corporation by a U.S. 
person to a foreign corporation that would otherwise be subject to 
section 367(a)(1) under paragraph (a) of this section will not be 
subject to section 367(a)(1) if either--
* * * * *
    (c) Transfers of stock or securities of domestic corporations--(1) 
General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a 
transfer of stock or securities of a domestic corporation by a U.S. 
person to a foreign corporation that would otherwise be subject to 
section 367(a)(1) under paragraph (a) of this section will not be 
subject to section 367(a)(1) if the domestic corporation the stock or 
securities of which are transferred (referred to as the U.S. target 
company) complies with the reporting requirements in paragraph (c)(6) 
of this section and if each of the following four conditions is met:

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (vi) * * *
    (D) * * *
    (2) * * * For this purpose, a disposition by the foreign 
acquiring corporation of stock of the domestic controlled 
corporation more than 5 years after completion of the transfer 
described in paragraph (d)(2)(vi)(A) of this section is deemed to 
not have a principal purpose of tax avoidance.
* * * * *
    (3) * * *
    Example 6A. * * *
    (ii) Result. The transfer of the Business A assets by Z to F 
does not constitute an indirect stock transfer under paragraph (d) 
of this section, and, subject to the conditions and requirements of 
section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c), the Business A assets 
qualify for the section 367(a)(3) active trade or business exception 
and are not subject to section 367(a)(1). The transfer of the 
Business B and C assets by Z to F must first be tested under 
sections 367(a)(1), (a)(3), and (a)(5). Z recognizes $20 of gain on 
the outbound transfer of the Business C assets, as those assets do 
not qualify for an exception to section 367(a)(1). Subject to the 
conditions and requirements of section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c), the Business B assets qualify for the active trade or business 
exception under section 367(a)(3). Pursuant to paragraphs (d)(1) and 
(d)(2)(vii)(A)(2) of this section, V is deemed to transfer the stock 
of a foreign corporation to F in a section 354 exchange subject to 
the rules of paragraphs (b) and (d) of this section. V must enter 
into the gain recognition agreement in the amount of $30 to preserve 
Z's nonrecognition treatment with respect to its transfer of 
Business B assets. Under paragraphs (d)(2)(i) and (d)(2)(ii) of this 
section, F is the transferee foreign corporation and R is the 
transferred corporation.
* * * * *
    Example 8. * * *
    (ii) * * * Subject to the conditions and requirements of section 
367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c), the Business B assets qualify for 
the active trade or business exception under section 367(a)(3). * * 
*
* * * * *
    Example 8B. * * *
    (ii) * * * Under section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(b), the 
active trade or business exception under section 367(a)(3) does not 
apply to Z's transfer of assets to R. * * *
    Example 8C. * * *
    (ii) * * * Under section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(b), the 
active trade or business exception under section 367(a)(3) does not 
apply to Z's transfer of assets to R. * * *
* * * * *
    Example 10. * * *
    (ii) * * * Subject to the conditions and requirements of section 
367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c), the Business B assets qualify

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for the active trade or business exception under section 367(a)(3). 
* * *
    Example 11. * * *
    (ii) Result. Under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of this section, V is 
treated as indirectly transferring Z stock to F. V must recognize 
gain on its indirect transfer of Z stock to F under section 367(a) 
(and section 1248 will be applicable) if V does not enter into a 
gain recognition agreement with respect to the indirect stock 
transfer in accordance with Sec.  1.367(a)-8. Under paragraph (b)(2) 
of this section, if V enters into a gain recognition agreement with 
respect to the indirect stock transfer, the exchange will be subject 
to the provisions of section 367(b) and the regulations pursuant to 
such section as well as section 367(a). Under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b), 
however, no income inclusion is required because, immediately after 
the exchange, F and Z are controlled foreign corporations with 
respect to which V is a section 1248 shareholder. Under paragraphs 
(d)(2)(i) and (d)(2)(ii) of this section, the transferee foreign 
corporation is F, and the transferred corporation is Z (the 
acquiring corporation). If F disposes (within the meaning of Sec.  
1.367(a)-8(j)(1)) of all (or a portion) of Z stock within the term 
of the gain recognition agreement, V must either file an amended 
return for the year of the indirect stock transfer and include in 
income, with interest, the gain realized but not recognized on the 
initial exchange or if a valid election under Sec.  1.367(a)-
8(c)(2)(vi) was made, currently recognize the gain and pay the 
related interest. Under paragraph (d)(2)(v)(B) of this section, to 
determine whether, for purposes of the gain recognition agreement, Z 
(the transferred corporation) disposes of substantially all of its 
assets, only the assets held by Z immediately before the transaction 
are taken into account. Because D is wholly owned by F, a foreign 
corporation, the control requirement of section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c)(1) cannot be satisfied. Therefore, section 367(a)(5) 
and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(b) preclude the application of the active trade 
or business exception under section 367(a)(3) to any property 
transferred by D to Z. Thus, under section 367(a)(1), D must 
recognize the gross amount of gain in each asset transferred to Z, 
or $40.
    Example 12. * * *
    (ii) * * * Subject to the conditions and requirements of section 
367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c), the active trade or business 
exception under section 367(a)(3) applies to E's transfer of 
Business X assets. E's transfer of its N stock could qualify for 
nonrecognition treatment if D satisfies the requirements in Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(3). * * *
* * * * *
    Example 16. * * *
    (ii) Result. The section 368(a)(1)(D) reorganization is not an 
indirect stock transfer described in paragraph (d) of this section. 
Moreover, the section 354 exchange by D of F1 stock for F2 stock is 
not an exchange described under section 367(a). See paragraph 
(a)(2)(ii) of this section.
* * * * *
    (g) Effective/applicability dates.
    (1) * * *
    (v) * * *

    (A) Except as provided in paragraphs (g)(1)(v)(B) of this section 
and Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(g)(1)(ix), the rules of paragraph (d)(2)(vi) of 
this section apply only to transactions occurring on or after January 
23, 2006. See Sec.  1.367(a)-3(d)(2)(vi), as contained in 26 CFR part 1 
revised as of April 1, 2005, for transactions occurring on or after 
July 20, 1998, and before January 23, 2006.
    (B)(1) For purposes of paragraph (d)(2)(vi)(B)(1) of this section 
as contained in 26 CFR part 1 revised as of April 1, 2007, except as 
provided in paragraph (g)(1)(v)(B)(3) of this section, the following 
conditions must be satisfied for transactions occurring on or after 
December 28, 2007, and before March 18, 2013: The conditions and 
requirements of section 367(a)(5) and paragraph (g)(1)(v)(B)(2) of this 
section must be satisfied with respect to the domestic acquired 
corporation's transfer of assets to the foreign acquiring corporation 
and those conditions and requirements apply before the application of 
the exception under paragraph (d)(2)(vi)(B)(1) of this section as 
contained in 26 CFR part 1 revised as of April 1, 2007.
    (2) The domestic acquired corporation is controlled (within the 
meaning of section 368(c)) by five or fewer (but at least one) domestic 
corporations (controlling domestic corporations) immediately before the 
reorganization, appropriate basis adjustments under section 367(a)(5) 
are made to the stock received by the controlling domestic corporations 
in the reorganization, and any other conditions as provided in 
regulations under section 367(a)(5) are satisfied. For purposes of 
determining whether the domestic acquired corporation is controlled by 
five or fewer domestic corporations, all members of the same affiliated 
group within the meaning of section 1504 are treated as one 
corporation. Any adjustments to stock basis required under section 
367(a)(5) must be made to the stock received by the controlling 
domestic corporation in the reorganization so the appropriate amount of 
built-in gain in the property transferred by the domestic acquired 
corporation to the foreign acquiring corporation in the section 361 
exchange is reflected in the stock received. The basis adjustment 
requirement cannot be satisfied by adjusting the basis in stock of the 
foreign acquiring corporation held by the controlling domestic 
corporation before the reorganization. To the extent the appropriate 
amount of built-in gain in the property transferred by the domestic 
acquired corporation to the foreign acquiring corporation in the 
section 361 exchange cannot be preserved in the stock received by the 
controlling domestic corporation in the reorganization, the domestic 
acquired corporation's transfer of property to the foreign acquiring 
corporation is subject to section 367(a) and (d).
    (3) For transactions occurring on or after August 19, 2008, and 
before March 18, 2013, the following condition also applies: To the 
extent any of the re-transferred assets constitute property to which 
section 367(d) applies, the exception under paragraph (d)(2)(iv)(B)(1) 
of this section, as contained in 26 CFR part 1 revised as of April 1, 
2007, applies only if the property to which section 367(d) applies is 
treated as property subject to section 367(a) for purposes of 
satisfying the conditions and requirements of section 367(a)(5).
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Par. 5. Section 1.367(a)-7 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(a)-7  Outbound transfers of property described in section 
361(a) or (b).

    (a) Scope and purpose. This section provides rules under section 
367(a)(5) that apply to the transfer of certain property (including 
stock or securities) by a domestic corporation (U.S. transferor) to a 
foreign corporation (foreign acquiring corporation) in a section 361 
exchange. This section applies only to the transfer of section 367(a) 
property. See section 367(d) for rules applicable to transfers of 
section 367(d) property. Paragraph (b) of this section provides the 
general rule requiring the recognition of gain on the transfer of 
section 367(a) property, while paragraph (c) of this section provides 
an elective exception to the general rule that is available if certain 
requirements are satisfied. Paragraph (d) of this section provides 
rules for applying the elective exception to a section 361 exchange 
followed by successive distributions to which section 355 applies. 
Paragraph (e) of this section provides rules for recognizing gain on 
section 367(a) property, reasonable cause relief provisions, an anti-
abuse rule, and special rules that take into account income inclusions 
under Sec.  1.367(b)-4 and gain recognition under Sec.  1.367(a)-6T. 
Paragraph (f) of this section provides definitions, and paragraph (g) 
of this section provides examples. Paragraph (h) of this section 
provides applicable cross-references, paragraph (i) of this section is 
reserved, and paragraph (j) of this section provides effective/
applicability dates.
    (b) General rule--(1) Nonrecognition exchanges enumerated in 
section 367(a)(1). Except to the extent provided in paragraphs (b)(2) 
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section, the exceptions to section 367(a)(1) provided in section 367(a) 
and the regulations under that section do not apply to a transfer of 
section 367(a) property by a U.S. transferor to a foreign acquiring 
corporation in a section 361 exchange, and the U.S. transferor shall 
recognize any gain (but not loss) realized with respect to the section 
367(a) property under section 367(a)(1). Realized gain is recognized 
pursuant to the prior sentence notwithstanding the application of any 
other nonrecognition provision enumerated in section 367(a)(1) to the 
transfer (such as section 351 or 354).
    (2) Nonrecognition exchanges not enumerated in section 367(a)(1). 
To the extent a transfer of items of property described in paragraph 
(b)(1) of this section also qualifies for nonrecognition under a 
provision that is not enumerated in section 367(a)(1) (such as section 
1036), the U.S. transferor recognizes gain or loss realized on the 
transfer of such items of property, but the amount of loss recognized 
on the property shall not exceed the amount of gain recognized on the 
property. See section 337(d).
    (c) Elective exception. Except to the extent provided in paragraph 
(d) of this section, paragraph (b) of this section does not apply to 
the transfer of section 367(a) property by a U.S. transferor to a 
foreign acquiring corporation in a section 361 exchange if the 
conditions of paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this 
section are satisfied, and an election to apply the exception provided 
by this paragraph (c) is made in the manner provided by paragraph 
(c)(5) of this section. If this paragraph (c) applies to the section 
361 exchange, see, for example, Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-2T, 1.367(a)-3T, 
1.367(a)-4T, 1.367(a)-5T, or 1.367(a)-6T, as applicable, for additional 
requirements that must be satisfied in order for the U.S. transferor to 
not recognize gain under section 367(a)(1) on the transfer of section 
367(a) property in the section 361 exchange. Nothing in this section 
provides for the nonrecognition of gain not otherwise permitted under 
another provision of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) or the 
regulations.
    (1) Control. Immediately before the reorganization, the U.S. 
transferor is controlled (within the meaning of section 368(c)) by five 
or fewer, but at least one, control group members. For illustrations of 
this rule, see paragraph (g) of this section, Example 4 and Example 5.
    (2) Gain recognition--(i) Non-control group members. The U.S. 
transferor recognizes gain equal to the product of the inside gain 
multiplied by the aggregate ownership interest percentage of all non-
control group members, reduced (but not below zero) by the sum of the 
amounts described in paragraphs (c)(2)(i)(A), (c)(2)(i)(B), and 
(c)(2)(i)(C) of this section.
    (A) Gain recognized with respect to stock or securities under Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) (including any portion treated as a deemed 
dividend under section 1248(a));
    (B) Gain recognized with respect to stock or securities under Sec.  
1.367(a)-6T (including any portion treated as a deemed dividend under 
section 1248(a)) attributable to non-control group members (as 
determined pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(5)); and
    (C) A deemed dividend included in income under Sec.  1.367(b)-4 
attributable to non-control group members (as determined pursuant to 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(4)).
    (ii) Control group members. With respect to each control group 
member, the U.S. transferor recognizes gain equal to the amount, if 
any, by which the amount described in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this 
section exceeds the amount described in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this 
section.
    (A) The product of the inside gain multiplied by such control group 
member's ownership interest percentage, reduced (but not below zero) by 
the sum of the amounts described in paragraphs (c)(2)(ii)(A)(1), 
(c)(2)(ii)(A)(2), and (c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) of this section (attributable 
inside gain).
    (1) Gain recognized with respect to stock or securities under Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(C) (including any portion treated as a deemed 
dividend under section 1248(a)) attributable to the control group 
member;
    (2) Gain recognized with respect to stock or securities under Sec.  
1.367(a)-6T (including any portion treated as a deemed dividend under 
section 1248(a)) attributable to the control group member (as 
determined pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(5)); and
    (3) A deemed dividend included in income under Sec.  1.367(b)-4 
attributable to the control group member (as determined pursuant to 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(4)).
    (B) The product of the section 367(a) percentage multiplied by the 
fair market value of the stock received by the U.S. transferor in the 
section 361 exchange and distributed to the control group member under 
section 354, 355, or 356.
    (iii) Illustration of rules. For an illustration of gain 
recognition under paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section, see paragraph 
(g) of this section, Example 1. For an illustration of gain recognition 
under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, see paragraph (g) of this 
section, Example 2.
    (3) Basis adjustments required for control group members--(i) 
General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this 
section, if there is any attributable inside gain (determined under 
paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this section) with respect to a control 
group member, then such control group member's aggregate basis in the 
stock received in exchange for (or with respect to, as applicable) 
stock or securities of the U.S. transferor under section 354, 355, or 
356, as determined under section 358 and the regulations under that 
section (section 358 basis), is reduced by the amount in paragraph 
(c)(3)(i)(A), (c)(3)(i)(B), or (c)(3)(i)(C) of this section, as 
applicable.
    (A) If the control group member has outside gain, the amount, if 
any, by which the attributable inside gain, reduced by any gain 
recognized by the U.S. transferor with respect to the control group 
member under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, exceeds the control 
group member's outside gain.
    (B) If the control group member has outside loss, the amount, if 
any, by which the attributable inside gain, reduced by any gain 
recognized by the U.S. transferor with respect to the control group 
member under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, exceeds the control 
group member's outside loss (for this purpose, treating the outside 
loss as a negative amount).
    (C) If the control group member has no outside gain or outside 
loss, the amount of the attributable inside gain, reduced by any gain 
recognized by the U.S. transferor with respect to the control group 
member under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section.
    (ii) Stock received in the section 361 exchange. This paragraph 
(c)(3) applies only to stock received by the U.S. transferor in the 
section 361 exchange and distributed to the control group member in 
exchange for (or with respect to, as applicable) stock or securities of 
the U.S. transferor.
    (iii) Pro rata adjustments. The section 358 basis of each share of 
stock received by the control group member must be reduced pro rata 
based on the relative section 358 basis of all shares of stock received 
by the control group member.
    (iv) Successive distributions to which section 355 applies. 
Paragraph (c)(3) of this section does not apply to a control group 
member that distributes the stock of a foreign acquiring corporation 
received from the U.S. transferor in a distribution satisfying the 
requirements of section 355 (section 355 distribution) that is in 
connection with a transaction described in paragraph (d) of this

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section (relating to successive section 355 distributions). If 
paragraph (c)(3) of this section does not apply to a control group 
member pursuant to this paragraph (c)(3)(iv), then paragraph (c)(3) of 
this section shall apply to the final distributee (as defined in 
paragraph (d) of this section) that receives the stock of the foreign 
acquiring corporation in the final section 355 distribution described 
in paragraph (d) of this section.
    (v) Illustration of rules. For illustrations of the adjustment to 
stock basis under paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section, see paragraph 
(g) of this section, Example 1 and Example 2, Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(8), 
Example 3, and Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(e), Example 3. For an illustration of 
the adjustment to stock basis under paragraph (c)(3)(iii) of this 
section, see paragraph (g) of this section, Example 3.
    (4) Agreement to amend or file a U.S. income tax return--(i) 
General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this 
section, the U.S. transferor complies with the requirements of Sec.  
1.6038B-1(c)(6)(iii), relating to the requirement to report gain that 
was not recognized by the U.S. transferor upon certain subsequent 
dispositions by the foreign acquiring corporation of section 367(a) 
property received from the U.S. transferor in the section 361 exchange.
    (ii) Exception. To the extent section 367(a) property transferred 
in the section 361 exchange is subject to Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e) 
(relating to transfers of stock or securities by a domestic corporation 
to a foreign corporation in a section 361 exchange), Sec.  1.6038B-
1(c)(6)(iii) does not apply with respect to the transfer of that 
property.
    (5) Election and reporting requirements--(i) General rule. The U.S. 
transferor and each control group member elect to apply the provisions 
of paragraph (c) of this section in the manner provided under paragraph 
(c)(5)(ii) or (c)(5)(iii) of this section, as applicable, and by 
entering into a written agreement described in paragraph (c)(5)(iv) of 
this section. If a control group member distributes the stock of the 
foreign acquiring corporation received from the U.S. transferor in a 
section 355 distribution that is in connection with a transaction 
described in paragraph (d) of this section, the final distributee that 
receives that stock in the final section 355 distribution elects to 
apply the provisions of this paragraph (c) and enters into the written 
agreement instead of the control group member. For this purpose, the 
term control group member will be replaced by the term final 
distributee, as appropriate.
    (ii) Control group member--(A) Time and manner of making election. 
Each control group member elects to apply the provisions of paragraph 
(c) of this section by including a statement (in the form and with the 
content specified in paragraph (c)(5)(ii)(B) of this section) on or 
with a timely filed return for the taxable year in which the 
reorganization occurs. If the control group member is a member of a 
consolidated group but is not the common parent of the consolidated 
group, the common parent makes the election on behalf of the control 
group member.
    (B) Form and content of election statement. The statement must be 
entitled, ``ELECTION TO APPLY EXCEPTION UNDER Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c),'' 
and set forth:
    (1) The name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of the 
control group member, the U.S. transferor, the foreign acquiring 
corporation and, in the case of a triangular reorganization (within the 
meaning of Sec.  1.358-6(b)(2)), the corporation that controls the 
foreign acquiring corporation; the control group member's ownership 
interest percentage in the U.S. transferor; and the percentage of 
voting stock and non-voting stock of the U.S. transferor owned by the 
control group member for purposes of satisfying the control requirement 
of paragraph (c)(1) of this section;
    (2) If the control group member is a member of a consolidated group 
but is not the common parent, the name and taxpayer identification 
number of the common parent;
    (3) The amount of the adjustment (if any) to stock basis required 
under paragraph (c)(3) of this section, the resulting adjusted basis in 
the stock, and the fair market value of the stock, or if no stock was 
received, indicate no stock was received; and
    (4) The date on which the written agreement described in paragraph 
(c)(5)(iv) of this section was entered into.
    (iii) Statement by U.S. transferor. The U.S. transferor elects to 
apply the provisions of paragraph (c) of this section in the form and 
manner set forth in Sec.  1.6038B-1(c)(6)(ii).
    (iv) Written agreement. The U.S. transferor and each control group 
member must enter into a written agreement satisfying the conditions of 
this paragraph on or before the due date (including extensions) for the 
U.S. transferor's tax return for the taxable year in which the 
reorganization occurs. Each party to the agreement must retain the 
original or a copy of the agreement in the manner specified by Sec.  
1.6001-1(e). Each party to the agreement must provide a copy of the 
agreement to the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days of the receipt 
of a request for the copy of the agreement. The written agreement 
must--
    (A) State the document constitutes an agreement entered into 
pursuant to paragraph (c)(5) of this section;
    (B) Identify the U.S. transferor, the foreign acquiring 
corporation, the corporation that controls the foreign acquiring 
corporation (in the case of a triangular reorganization within the 
meaning of Sec.  1.358-6(b)(2)), and each control group member, and 
provide the taxpayer identification number (if any) for each 
corporation;
    (C) State the amount of gain (if any) recognized by the U.S. 
transferor under paragraph (c)(2) of this section; and
    (D) With respect to each control group member, state the amount of 
the adjustment (if any) to stock basis required under paragraph (c)(3) 
of this section, the resulting adjusted basis in the stock, and the 
fair market value of the stock. Alternatively, if a control group 
member did not receive any stock, indicate that no stock was received.
    (d) Section 361 exchange followed by successive distributions to 
which section 355 applies. If the U.S. transferor distributes stock of 
the foreign acquiring corporation received in the section 361 exchange 
to a control group member in a section 355 distribution and, as part of 
a plan or series of related transactions, that stock is further 
distributed in one or more successive section 355 distributions, 
paragraph (c) of this section can apply to the section 361 exchange 
only to the extent each subsequent section 355 distribution is to a 
member of the affiliated group (within the meaning of section 1504) 
that includes the U.S. transferor immediately before the 
reorganization. In that case, each affiliated group member that 
receives stock of the foreign acquiring corporation in the final 
section 355 distribution (final distributee) is subject to the 
requirements of paragraphs (c)(3) and (c)(5) of this section. If this 
paragraph (d) applies, then for purposes of applying paragraphs (c)(3), 
(c)(5) or (e)(2) of this section the term control group member is 
replaced by the term final distributee, as appropriate.
    (e) Other rules--(1) Section 367(a) property with respect to which 
gain is recognized. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 
(e)(1), gain recognized by the U.S. transferor pursuant to paragraph 
(c)(2) of this section will be treated as recognized with respect to 
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exchange in proportion to the amount of gain realized by the U.S. 
transferor on the transfer of each item of section 367(a) property. 
This paragraph (e)(1) will be applied after taking into account any 
gain or deemed dividends (including any deemed dividends under section 
1248(a)) recognized by the U.S. transferor on the transfer of the 
section 367(a) property in the section 361 exchange pursuant to all 
other provisions of sections 367(a) and (b) and the regulations under 
that section. See, for example, Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-2T, 1.367(a)-3T(e), 
1.367(a)-4T, 1.367(a)-5T, 1.367(a)-6T, and 1.367(b)-4. If the U.S. 
transferor recognizes gain (including gain treated as a deemed dividend 
under section 1248(a)) pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or 
(e)(3)(iii)(C) with respect to stock or securities transferred in the 
section 361 exchange, the realized gain in such stock or securities 
shall not be taken into account for purposes of applying this paragraph 
(e)(1) to gain recognized under paragraph (c)(2) of this section 
attributable to U.S. transferor shareholders described in Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or (e)(3)(iii)(C). Accordingly, gain 
recognized under paragraph (c)(2) attributable to such U.S. transferor 
shareholders shall not be treated as recognized with respect to such 
stock or securities under this paragraph. Furthermore, to the extent 
gain recognized by the U.S. transferor under paragraph (c)(2) is 
treated as recognized with respect to stock in a foreign corporation 
transferred in the section 361 exchange to which section 1248(a) 
applies, the portion of such gain treated as a deemed dividend under 
section 1248(a) is the product of the amount of the gain multiplied by 
the ratio of the amount that would be treated as a deemed dividend 
under section 1248(a) if all gain in the transferred stock were 
recognized under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(b) and the amount of gain realized in 
the transferred stock. See Sec.  1.367(a)-1T(b)(4) and Sec.  1.367(a)-
1(b)(4)(i)(B) for additional rules on the character, source, and 
adjustments relating to gain recognized under section 367(a)(1), and 
Sec.  1.367(b)-2(e) for rules on the timing, treatment, and effect of 
amounts included in income as deemed dividends pursuant to regulations 
under section 367(b).
    (2) [Reserved]. For further guidance see Sec.  1.367(a)-7T(e)(2).
    (3) Anti-abuse rule. Any property of the U.S. transferor acquired 
with a principal purpose of affecting any determination under this 
section (including, for example, the section 367(a) percentage, inside 
gain, or inside basis) shall not be taken in account for purposes of 
any determination under this section. Nothing in this paragraph (e)(3) 
constitutes a limitation on or modification to judicial doctrines, 
including step-transaction or substance-over-form.
    (4) Certain income inclusions under Sec.  1.367(b)-4--(i) Income 
inclusion attributable to U.S. transferor shareholder described in 
Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(A). If pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or (e)(3)(iii)(C) the U.S. transferor is required to 
recognize gain on the transfer of foreign stock (all or a portion of 
which is treated as a deemed dividend under section 1248(a)), and if 
pursuant to Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) the U.S. transferor is also 
required to include in income as a deemed dividend the section 1248 
amount (within the meaning of Sec.  1.367(b)-2(c)) in the foreign 
stock, then the section 1248 amount included in income under Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) is attributable to each U.S. transferor shareholder 
described in Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(A) pursuant to this paragraph 
(e)(4)(i). The portion of the section 1248 amount attributable to each 
U.S. transferor shareholder described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A) is the portion of the section 1248 amount that bears 
the same ratio as such U.S. transferor shareholder's ownership interest 
percentage bears to the aggregate ownership interest percentage of all 
U.S. transferor shareholders described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A).
    (ii) Ordering rules for determining section 1248 amount. The 
section 1248 amount (within the meaning of Sec.  1.367(b)-2(c)) 
included in income as a deemed dividend under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) 
is determined after taking into account any gain recognized under 
Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or (e)(3)(iii)(C) or 1.367(a)-6T 
that is treated as a deemed dividend under section 1248(a). See Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(7) and paragraph (e)(5)(ii) of this section for rules to 
determine the amount of gain recognized under Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or (e)(3)(iii)(C) or 1.367(a)-6T, respectively, that 
is treated as a deemed dividend under section 1248(a).
    (5) Certain gain under Sec.  1.367(a)-6T--(i) Gain attributable to 
U.S. transferor shareholder described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A). If pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or 
(e)(3)(iii)(C), the U.S. transferor is required to recognize gain on 
the transfer of stock or securities, and if pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-
6T the U.S. transferor is also required to recognize gain, then gain 
recognized under Sec.  1.367(a)-6T (including any portion treated as a 
deemed dividend under section 1248(a)) to the extent treated as 
recognized with respect to the stock or securities, is attributable to 
each U.S. transferor shareholder described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A) pursuant to this paragraph (e)(5)(i). The portion of 
the gain (including any portion treated as a deemed dividend under 
section 1248(a)) that is attributable to each U.S. transferor 
shareholder described in Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(A) is the portion 
of the gain that bears the same ratio as such U.S. transferor 
shareholder's ownership interest percentage bears to the aggregate 
ownership interest percentage of all U.S. transferor shareholders 
described in Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(A).
    (ii) Gain subject to section 1248(a). If the U.S. transferor 
recognizes gain under Sec.  1.367(a)-6T with respect to transferred 
stock that is stock in a foreign corporation to which section 1248(a) 
applies, the portion of such gain treated as a deemed dividend under 
section 1248(a) is determined after taking into account any gain 
recognized under Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or (e)(3)(iii)(C) and 
the amount of such gain treated as a deemed dividend under section 
1248(a) pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(7).
    (f) Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of 
this section:
    (1) Control group, control group member, and non-control group 
member--(i) General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of 
this section, the control group is the group of five or fewer, but at 
least one, domestic corporations that controls (within the meaning of 
section 368(c)) the U.S. transferor immediately before the 
reorganization. If the U.S. transferor is owned directly by more than 
five domestic corporations immediately before the reorganization, but 
some combination of five or fewer domestic corporations controls the 
U.S. transferor, the U.S. transferor must designate the five or fewer 
domestic corporations that comprise the control group on Form 926, 
``Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation.'' 
For purposes of identifying the control group, members of an affiliated 
group (within the meaning of section 1504) are treated as a single 
corporation. Except as provided in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this 
section, a control group member is a domestic corporation that is part 
of the control group. A non-control group member is a shareholder of 
the U.S. transferor immediately before the reorganization that is not a 
control group member.
    (ii) Exception for certain entities. Regulated investment companies 
(as defined in section 851(a)), real estate

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investment trusts (as defined in section 856(a)), and S corporations 
(as defined in section 1361(a)) cannot be control group members.
    (2) Deductible liability is any liability of the U.S. transferor 
that is assumed in the section 361 exchange if payment of the liability 
would give rise to a deduction.
    (3) Fair market value is the fair market value determined without 
regard to mortgages, liens, pledges, or other liabilities. For this 
purpose, the fair market value of any property subject to a nonrecourse 
indebtedness shall be treated as being not less than the amount of any 
nonrecourse indebtedness to which such property is subject.
    (4) Inside basis is the aggregate basis of the section 367(a) 
property transferred by the U.S. transferor in the section 361 exchange 
and, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph (f)(4), increased 
by any gain recognized or any deemed dividend included in income by the 
U.S. transferor under section 367 on the transfer of the section 367(a) 
property in the section 361 exchange, but not including any gain 
recognized under paragraph (c)(2) of this section. If the U.S. 
transferor transfers stock or securities and recognizes gain under 
Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or (e)(3)(iii)(C) with respect to such 
stock or securities, then inside basis is not increased for gain 
recognized or deemed dividends included in income that are described in 
paragraph (f)(4)(i), (f)(4)(ii), or (f)(4)(iii) of this section.
    (i) Gain recognized under Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(B) or 
(e)(3)(iii)(C) (including any portion treated as a deemed dividend 
under section 1248(a));
    (ii) Gain recognized under Sec.  1.367(a)-6T (including any portion 
treated as a deemed dividend under section 1248(a)) attributable to 
U.S. transferor shareholders described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A) (as determined pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(5));
    (iii) A deemed dividend included in income under Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(b) attributable to U.S. transferor shareholders described in Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii)(A) (as determined pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(e)(4)).
    (5) Inside gain is the amount (but not below zero) by which the 
aggregate fair market value of the section 367(a) property transferred 
in the section 361 exchange exceeds the sum of:
    (i) The inside basis; and
    (ii) The product of the section 367(a) percentage multiplied by the 
aggregate deductible liabilities of the U.S. transferor.
    (6) Outside gain or loss is the product of the section 367(a) 
percentage multiplied by the difference between--
    (i) The aggregate fair market value of the stock received by a 
control group member in exchange for (or with respect to, as 
applicable) stock or securities of the U.S. transferor under section 
354, 355, or 356, and
    (ii) The control group member's aggregate section 358 basis (as 
defined in paragraph (c)(3) of this section) in such stock received, 
determined without regard to any adjustment to that basis under 
paragraph (c)(3) of this section.
    (7) Ownership interest percentage is the ratio of the fair market 
value of the stock in the U.S. transferor owned by a shareholder to the 
fair market value of all of the outstanding stock of the U.S. 
transferor. Except as provided in this paragraph (f)(7), the ownership 
interest percentage of a shareholder is determined immediately before 
the reorganization. For purposes of determining the ownership interest 
percentage with respect to each shareholder, however, the numerator and 
denominator of the fraction are first reduced as described in this 
paragraph (f)(7). The numerator is reduced (but not below zero) by any 
distributions by the U.S. transferor of money or other property (within 
the meaning of section 356) to such shareholder pursuant to the plan of 
reorganization, but only to the extent such money or other property is 
not provided by the foreign acquiring corporation in exchange for 
property of the U.S. transferor acquired in the section 361 exchange. 
Furthermore, the denominator of the fraction is reduced (but not below 
zero) by all such distributions by the U.S. transferor to all 
shareholders. For illustrations of this definition, see paragraph (g) 
of this section, Example 4 and Example 5.
    (8) Section 361 exchange is an exchange described in section 361(a) 
or (b).
    (9) Section 367(a) percentage is the ratio of the aggregate fair 
market value of the section 367(a) property transferred by the U.S. 
transferor in the section 361 exchange to the aggregate fair market 
value of all property transferred by the U.S. transferor in the section 
361 exchange.
    (10) Section 367(a) property. Except as provided in paragraph 
(e)(3) of this section, section 367(a) property is any property, as 
defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-1T(d)(4), other than section 367(d) property.
    (11) Section 367(d) property is property described in section 
936(h)(3)(B).
    (12) Timely filed return is a U.S. income tax return filed on or 
before the due date set forth in section 6072(b), including any 
extensions of time to file the return granted under section 6081.
    (13) U.S. transferor shareholder is a person that is either a 
control group member or a non-control group member.
    (g) Examples. The rules of this section are illustrated by the 
examples set forth in this paragraph (g). See also Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(8), Example 2 and Example 3. The analysis of the following 
examples is limited to a discussion of issues under this section. 
Unless otherwise indicated, for purposes of the following examples: 
DP1, DP2, and DC are domestic corporations that do not join in the 
filing of a consolidated return and none of which is a regulated 
investment company, a real estate investment trust, or an S 
corporation; FP and FA are foreign corporations created or organized 
under the laws of Country B and are unrelated to DP1, DP2, and DC; each 
corporation has a single class of stock outstanding; each share of 
stock of DC owned by a shareholder of DC has an identical stock basis; 
Business A consists solely of section 367(a) property whose fair market 
value exceeds its basis and that, but for the application of this 
section, would qualify for the active foreign trade or business 
exception under Sec.  1.367(a)-2T; the fair market value of any FA 
stock received in a reorganization is equal to the fair market value of 
property exchanged therefor; FA is not a surrogate foreign corporation 
for purposes of section 7874 because one or more of the conditions of 
section 7874(a)(2)(B) is not satisfied; DC has no liabilities; DP1 and 
DP2 satisfy the requirements of paragraph (c)(5) of this section, and 
DC satisfies the requirements of Sec.  1.6038B-1(c)(6)(ii).

    Example 1. Tainted assets and non-control group ownership.
    (i) Facts. DP1, DP2, and FP own 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively, 
of the outstanding stock of DC. DP1 and DP2 are members of the same 
affiliated group within the meaning of section 1504. DP1's DC stock 
has a $120x basis and $100x fair market value. DP2's DC stock has a 
$50x basis and $60x fair market value. DC owns inventory with a $40x 
basis and a $100x fair market value. DC also owns Business A 
(excluding the inventory) with a $10x basis and $100x fair market 
value. In a reorganization described in section 368(a)(1)(F), DC 
transfers the inventory and Business A to FA, a newly formed 
corporation, in exchange for all of the outstanding stock of FA. 
DC's transfer of the inventory and Business A to FA qualifies as a 
section 361 exchange. DP1, DP2, and FP exchange the DC stock for a 
proportionate amount of FA stock pursuant to section 354.

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    (ii) Result. (A) Under section 367(a)(3)(B)(i), DC must 
recognize $60x gain ($100x fair market value less $40x basis) on the 
transfer of the inventory to FA. The basis of the inventory in the 
hands of FA is increased by the gain recognized of $60x (that is, 
increased from $40x to $100x). See Sec.  1.367(a)-1(b)(4)(i)(B). 
Under section 367(a)(5) and paragraph (b) of this section, DC's 
transfer of Business A to FA is subject to the general rule of 
section 367(a)(1). As a result, DC must also generally recognize 
$90x gain ($100x fair market value less $10x basis) on the transfer 
of Business A to FA notwithstanding the application of section 361 
(or any other nonrecognition provision enumerated in section 
367(a)(1)). However, if the conditions and requirements of paragraph 
(c) of this section are met, DC's transfer of Business A to FA would 
qualify for the active foreign trade or business exception provided 
by section 367(a)(3) and Sec.  1.367(a)-2T.
    (B) The requirement of paragraph (c)(1) of this section is 
satisfied because DC is controlled (within the meaning of section 
368(c)) by five or fewer domestic corporations immediately before 
the reorganization (in this case, by a single domestic corporation 
because DP1 and DP2 together own 80% of the stock of DC). DP1 and 
DP2 are treated as a single domestic corporation for this purpose 
under paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this section because DP1 and DP2 are 
members of the same affiliated group.
    (C) Paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section would be satisfied only 
if DC recognizes $18x gain on the transfer of Business A, which is 
the amount of inside gain attributable to FP, a non-control group 
member. The $18x gain equals the product of the inside gain ($90x) 
multiplied by FP's ownership interest percentage (20%) in DC, 
reduced by $0x (the sum of the amounts described in paragraphs 
(c)(2)(i)(A) through (c)(2)(i)(C) of this section). Under paragraph 
(f)(5) of this section, the $90x inside gain is the amount by which 
the aggregate fair market value ($200x) of the section 367(a) 
property (inventory and Business A) exceeds $110x, the sum of the 
inside basis of $110x and the product of the section 367(a) 
percentage (100%) multiplied by the deductible liabilities of DC 
($0x). Under paragraph (f)(4) of this section, the inside basis 
equals the $50x aggregate basis of the section 367(a) property 
transferred in the section 361 exchange, increased by the $60x gain 
recognized by DC on the transfer of the inventory to FA, but not by 
the $18x gain recognized by DC under paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this 
section attributable to FP. The section 367(a) percentage is 100% 
because the only assets transferred are the inventory and Business 
A, which are section 367(a) property. Under paragraph (e)(1) of this 
section, the $18x gain recognized under paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this 
section is treated as recognized with respect to Business A. FA's 
basis in Business A as determined under section 362 is increased for 
the $18x gain recognized. See Sec.  1.367(a)-1(b)(4)(i)(B).
    (D) Paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section is not applicable with 
respect to either DP1 or DP2 because the attributable inside gain 
with respect to each such shareholder can be preserved in the FA 
stock received. As stated in paragraph (ii)(C) of this Example 1, 
the amount of the inside gain is $90x. The attributable inside gain 
with respect to DP1 of $45x (equal to the product of $90x inside 
gain multiplied by DP1's 50% ownership interest percentage, reduced 
by $0x (the sum of the amounts described in paragraphs 
(c)(2)(ii)(A)(1) through (c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) of this section)) does not 
exceed $100x (equal to the product of the section 367(a) percentage 
of 100% multiplied by $100x fair market value of FA stock received 
by DP1). Similarly, the attributable inside gain with respect to DP2 
of $27x (equal to the product of $90x inside gain multiplied by 
DP2's 30% ownership interest percentage, reduced by $0x (the sum of 
the amounts described in paragraphs (c)(2)(ii)(A)(1) through 
(c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) of this section)) does not exceed $60x (equal to 
the product of the section 367(a) percentage of 100% multiplied by 
$60x fair market value of FA stock received by DP2).
    (E) Each control group member (DP1 and DP2) separately computes 
any required adjustment to stock basis under paragraph (c)(3) of 
this section. DP1's section 358 basis in the FA stock received of 
$120x (the amount of DP1's basis in the DC stock exchanged) is 
reduced to preserve the attributable inside gain with respect to 
DP1, less any gain recognized with respect to DP1 under paragraph 
(c)(2)(ii) of this section. Because DC does not recognize gain on 
the section 361 exchange with respect to DP1 under paragraph 
(c)(2)(ii) of this section (as determined in paragraph (ii)(D) of 
this Example 1), the attributable inside gain of $45x with respect 
to DP1 is not reduced under paragraph (c)(3)(i)(B) of this section. 
DP1's outside loss in the FA stock is $20x, the product of the 
section 367(a) percentage of 100% multiplied by $20x loss (equal to 
the difference between $100x fair market value and $120x section 358 
basis in FA stock). Thus, DP1's $120x section 358 basis in the FA 
stock must be reduced by $65x (excess of $45x, reduced by $0x, over 
$20x outside loss) to $55x.
    (F) DP2's aggregate section 358 basis in the FA stock received 
of $50x (the amount of DP2's basis in the DC stock exchanged) is 
reduced to preserve the attributable inside gain with respect to 
DP2, less any gain recognized with respect to DP2 under paragraph 
(c)(2)(ii) of this section. Because DC does not recognize gain on 
the section 361 exchange with respect to DP2 (as determined in 
paragraph (ii)(D) of this Example 1), the attributable inside gain 
of $27x with respect to DP2 is not reduced under paragraph 
(c)(3)(i)(A) of this section. DP2's outside gain in the FA stock is 
$10x, the product of the section 367(a) percentage of 100% 
multiplied by $10x gain (equal to the difference between $60x fair 
market value and $50x section 358 basis in FA stock). Thus, DP2's 
$50x section 358 basis in the FA stock must be reduced by $17x 
(excess of $27x, reduced by $0x, over the $10x outside gain) to 
$33x.
    (G) Paragraph (c)(4) of this section would be satisfied only if 
DC complies with the requirements of Sec.  1.6038B-1(c)(6)(iii), 
including filing with its timely filed return for the year of the 
reorganization a statement agreeing to file an amended return 
reporting the gain realized but not recognized on the section 361 
exchange in certain cases if a significant amount of the section 
367(a) property received in the section 361 exchange is disposed of, 
directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions within 
the prescribed 60-month period.
    Example 2. Triangular reorganization involving an exchange of 
section 367(a) property for foreign stock and cash.
    (i) Facts. (A) DP1 wholly owns DC. DP1 and DC file a 
consolidated return. DP1's DC stock has a $170x basis and $200x fair 
market value. DC owns Business A, which has a $10x basis and $200x 
fair market value. FP wholly owns FA.
    (B) In a triangular reorganization described in section 
368(a)(1)(A) by reason of section 368(a)(2)(D), DC transfers 
Business A to FA in exchange for $180x of FP stock and $20x cash. 
DC's transfer of Business A to FA qualifies as a section 361 
exchange. DP1 exchanges its DC stock for $180x of FP stock and $20x 
cash pursuant to section 356. The triangular reorganization 
constitutes an indirect stock transfer under Sec.  1.367(a)-
3(d)(1)(i), and DP1 properly files a gain recognition agreement 
under Sec.  1.367(a)-8 with respect to the transfer. See also Sec.  
1.367(a)-3(d)(2)(vii).
    (ii) Result. (A) Under section 367(a)(5) and paragraph (b) of 
this section, DC's transfer of Business A to FA is subject to the 
general rule of section 367(a)(1). As a result, DC must generally 
recognize $190x gain ($200x fair market value less $10x basis) on 
the transfer of Business A to FA notwithstanding the application of 
section 361 (or any other nonrecognition exchange enumerated in 
section 367(a)(1)). However, if the requirements of paragraph (c) of 
this section are satisfied, DC's transfer of Business A to FA would 
qualify for the active foreign trade or business exception provided 
in section 367(a)(3) and Sec.  1.367(a)-2T.
    (B) The requirement of paragraph (c)(1) of this section is 
satisfied because DC is controlled (within the meaning of section 
368(c)) by five or fewer domestic corporations immediately before 
the reorganization (in this case, by a single domestic corporation, 
DP1).
    (C) DC is not required to recognize gain under paragraph 
(c)(2)(i) of this section because, immediately before the 
reorganization, DC is wholly owned by DP1, a control group member. 
In addition, DP1's ownership interest percentage is 100%. Paragraph 
(c)(2)(ii) of this section would be satisfied only if DC recognizes 
$10x gain, computed as the amount by which the attributable inside 
gain with respect to DP1 of $190x (the product of $190x inside gain 
multiplied by DP1's ownership interest percentage of 100%, reduced 
by $0x (the sum of the amounts in paragraphs (c)(2)(ii)(A)(1) 
through (c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) of this section)) exceeds $180x (the 
product of the section 367(a) percentage of 100% multiplied by $180x 
fair market value of FP stock received by DP1). Under paragraph 
(f)(5) of this section, the $190x inside gain is the amount by which 
the $200x aggregate fair market value of Business A exceeds $10x 
(the sum of the inside basis of $10x and the product

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of the section 367(a) percentage (100%) multiplied by the deductible 
liabilities of DC ($0x)). Under paragraph (f)(4) of this section, 
the inside basis equals the $10x aggregate basis of the section 
367(a) property transferred in the section 361 exchange (not 
increased by the $10x gain recognized by DC under paragraph 
(c)(2)(ii) of this section). The section 367(a) percentage is 100% 
because the only asset transferred is Business A, which is section 
367(a) property. Under Sec.  1.1502-32(b)(2), DP1 increases the 
basis of its DC stock by the $10x gain recognized, that is, from 
$170x to $180x. Under paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the $10x 
gain recognized under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section is 
treated as recognized with respect to Business A. FA's basis in 
Business A as determined under section 362 is increased for the $10x 
gain recognized. See Sec.  1.367(a)-1(b)(4)(i)(B).
    (D) Paragraph (c)(3) of this section would be satisfied only if 
DP1's section 358 basis in the FP stock is reduced by the amount by 
which the attributable inside gain with respect to DP1, reduced by 
any gain recognized by DC with respect to DP1 under paragraph 
(c)(2)(ii) of this section, exceeds DP1's outside gain in the FP 
stock. DP1's section 358 basis in the FP stock is $180x, computed as 
$180x basis in DC stock, as determined in paragraph (ii)(C) of this 
Example 2, decreased by $20x cash received and increased by $20x 
gain recognized under section 356 (such amount equal to the lesser 
of the $20x cash received and the $20x gain in the DC stock, 
computed as $200x fair market value less $180x basis). Because DC 
recognizes $10x gain on the section 361 exchange with respect to DP1 
under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section as determined in 
paragraph (ii)(C) of this Example 2, the $190x attributable inside 
gain with respect to DP1 is reduced by $10x to $180x under paragraph 
(c)(3)(i)(C) of this section. DP1's outside gain in the FP stock is 
$0x, the product of the section 367(a) percentage of 100% multiplied 
by $0x gain (the difference between $180x fair market value and 
$180x section 358 basis in FP stock). Thus, DP1's section 358 basis 
in the FP stock ($180x) must be reduced by $180x ($190x attributable 
inside gain reduced by $10x) to $0x.
    (E) Paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section would be satisfied only 
if DC complies with the requirements of Sec.  1.6038B-1(c)(6)(iii), 
including filing with its tax return for the year of the 
reorganization a statement agreeing to file an amended return 
reporting the gain on the section 361 exchange in certain cases if a 
significant amount of the section 367(a) property received in the 
section 361 exchange is disposed of, directly or indirectly, in one 
or more related transactions within the prescribed 60-month period.
    Example 3. Adjustment to basis of multiple blocks of stock; 
transfer of section 367(d) property.
    (i) Facts. (A) DP1 wholly owns DC. One half of DP1's shares of 
stock in DC, each with an identical basis, has an aggregate basis of 
$60x and fair market value of $100x (Block 1). The other one half of 
DP's shares of stock in DC, each with an identical basis, has an 
aggregate basis of $120x and fair market value of $100x (Block 2). 
DC owns Business A ($15x basis and $150x fair market value) 
(excluding the patent) and a patent ($0x basis and $50x fair market 
value). The patent is section 367(d) property.
    (B) In a reorganization described in section 368(a)(1)(F), DC 
transfers Business A and the patent to FA, a newly formed 
corporation, in exchange for 2 shares of FA stock. DC's transfer of 
Business A and the patent to FA qualifies as a section 361 exchange. 
DP1 exchanges Block 1 and Block 2 for the two shares of FA stock 
pursuant to section 354. Pursuant to Sec.  1.358-2(a)(2)(i), one 
share of the FA stock corresponds to Block 1 (Share 1) and the other 
share of FA stock corresponds to Block 2 (Share 2). The basis of 
Share 1 and Share 2 correspond to the basis of Block 1 and Block 2, 
respectively.
    (ii) Result. (A) Under section 367(a)(5) and paragraph (b) of 
this section, DC's transfer of Business A to FA is subject to the 
general rule of section 367(a)(1). As a result, DC must generally 
recognize $135x of gain on the transfer of Business A to FA 
notwithstanding the application of section 361 (or any other 
nonrecognition exchange described in section 367(a)(1)). However, if 
the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section are met, DC's 
transfer of Business A to FA would qualify for the active foreign 
trade or business exception provided in section 367(a)(3). For rules 
applicable to DC's transfer of the patent to FA, see section 367(d).
    (B) The requirement of paragraph (c)(1) of this section is 
satisfied because DC is controlled (within the meaning of section 
368(c)) by five or fewer domestic corporations immediately before 
the reorganization (in this case, by a single domestic corporation, 
DP1).
    (C) Paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section is not applicable 
because, immediately before the reorganization, DC is wholly owned 
by DP1, a control group member. In addition, DP1's ownership 
interest percentage is 100%. Paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section is 
not applicable because the attributable inside gain with respect to 
DP1 can be preserved in the FA stock received. The attributable 
inside gain with respect to DP1 of $135x (equal to the product of 
$135x inside gain multiplied by DP1's 100% ownership interest 
percentage, reduced by $0x (the sum of the amounts in paragraphs 
(c)(2)(ii)(A)(1) through (c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) of this section)) does not 
exceed $150x (equal to the product of the section 367(a) percentage 
of 75% multiplied by $200x fair market value of FA stock received by 
DP1). Under paragraph (f)(5) of this section, the $135x inside gain 
is the amount by which the aggregate fair market value of Business A 
($150x) exceeds $15x, the sum of the inside basis of Business A 
($15x) and the product of the section 367(a) percentage (75%) 
multiplied by the deductible liabilities of DC ($0x). Under 
paragraph (f)(4) of this section, the inside basis equals the $15x 
aggregate basis of the section 367(a) property transferred in the 
exchange. The section 367(a) percentage of 75% is equal to the ratio 
of the fair market value of the section 367(a) property ($150x for 
Business A) to the fair market value of all the property transferred 
($200x, the sum of $150x for Business A and $50x for the patent).
    (D) Under paragraph (c)(3) of this section, DP1's aggregate 
section 358 basis of $180x in the stock of FA (computed as the sum 
of $60x basis in Share 1 and $120x basis in Share 2) is reduced by 
the amount by which the attributable inside gain with respect to 
DP1, reduced by any gain recognized by DC with respect to DP1 under 
paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, exceeds DP1's outside gain in 
the FP stock received. Because DC recognizes no gain on the section 
361 exchange with respect to DP1 under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this 
section as determined in paragraph (ii)(C) of this Example 3, the 
$135x attributable inside gain with respect to DP1 is not reduced 
under paragraph (c)(3)(i)(A) of this section. DP1's outside gain in 
Share 1 and Share 2 in the aggregate is $15x, the product of the 
section 367(a) percentage of 75% multiplied by $20x (the difference 
between $200x aggregate fair market value and $180x aggregate 
section 358 basis in the FA stock received by DP1). Thus, DP1's 
section 358 basis in the FA stock ($180x) must be reduced by $120x 
(the excess of $135x attributable inside gain, reduced by $0x, over 
$15x outside gain) to $60x.
    (E) Under paragraph (c)(3)(iii) of this section, the $120x 
reduction to basis is allocated between Share 1 and Share 2 based on 
the relative section 358 basis of each share. Therefore, the basis 
in Share 1 is reduced by $40x ($120x multiplied by $60x/$180x). As 
adjusted, DP1's basis in Share 1 is $20x ($60x less $40x). The basis 
in Share 2 is reduced by $80x ($120x multiplied by $120x/$180x). As 
adjusted, DP1's basis in Share 2 is $40x ($120x less $80x).
    (F) Paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section would be satisfied only 
if DC complies with the requirements of Sec.  1.6038B-1(c)(6)(iii), 
including filing with its tax return for the year of the 
reorganization, a statement agreeing to file an amended return 
reporting the gain realized but not recognized on the section 361 
exchange in certain cases if a significant amount of the section 
367(a) property received in the section 361 exchange is disposed of, 
directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions within 
the prescribed 60-month period.
    Example 4. Control requirement and ownership interest 
percentage; non-qualified property provided by foreign acquiring 
corporation.
    (i) Facts. DP1 and FP own 80% and 20%, respectively, of the 
outstanding stock of DC. DC owns Business A with a basis of $0x and 
$100x fair market value. DP1's DC stock has a fair market value of 
$80x, and FP's DC stock has a fair market value of $20x. In a 
reorganization described in section 368(a)(1)(D), DC transfers 
Business A to FA in exchange for $80x of FA stock and $20x cash. 
DC's transfer of Business A to FA qualifies as a section 361 
exchange. DP1 exchanges its $80x of DC stock for $60x of FA stock 
and $20x cash, and FP exchanges its $20x of DC stock for $20x of FA 
stock.
    (ii) Result. (A) The requirement of paragraph (c)(1) of this 
section is satisfied because DC is controlled (within the meaning

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of section 368(c)) by five or fewer domestic corporations 
immediately before the reorganization (in this case, by a single 
domestic corporation, DP1). The fact that the $20x cash is 
distributed solely to DP1 does not change the analysis of the 
control requirement. The control requirement is determined 
immediately before the reorganization and is not affected by 
distributions of property.
    (B) Pursuant to paragraph (f)(7) of this section, the ownership 
interest percentages of DP1 and FP immediately before the 
reorganization are 80% ($80x/($80x + $20x)) and 20% ($20x/($80x + 
$20x)), respectively. The fact that the $20x of cash is distributed 
solely to DP1 does not change this result. The distribution of the 
$20x of cash is not taken into account for purposes of the ownership 
interest percentage computation because the $20x of cash distributed 
by DC is provided by FA to DC in the section 361 exchange.
    Example 5. Control requirement and ownership interest 
percentage; non-qualified property provided by U.S. transferor. (i) 
Facts. The facts are the same as in Example 4, except as follows. 
Business A has a fair market value of $80x (and not $100x) and DC 
also owns inventory with a basis of $0x and fair market value of 
$20x. DC transfers Business A, but not the inventory, to FA in 
exchange for $80x of FA stock. DP1 exchanges its $80x of DC stock 
for $60x of FA stock and the $20x of inventory, and FP exchanges its 
$20x of DC stock for $20x of FA stock.
    (ii) Result. (A) The requirement of paragraph (c)(1) of this 
section is satisfied because DC is controlled (within the meaning of 
section 368(c)) by five or fewer domestic corporations immediately 
before the reorganization (in this case, by a single domestic 
corporation, DP1). The fact that the $20x of inventory is not 
transferred to FA, but is instead distributed solely to DP1, does 
not change the analysis of the control requirement. The control 
requirement is determined immediately before the reorganization, and 
is not affected by distributions of property.
    (B) Pursuant to the general rule of paragraph (f)(7) of this 
section, the ownership interest percentages of DP1 and FP 
immediately before the reorganization would be 80% ($80x/($80x + 
$20x)) and 20% ($20x/($80x + $20x)), respectively. In this case, 
however, the distribution of the $20x inventory to DP1 is taken into 
account for purposes of computing the ownership interest percentage 
of DP1 and FP because the inventory is not provided by FA to DC in 
the section 361 exchange. With respect to DP1, the numerator of the 
ownership interest percentage computation is $60x, computed as the 
fair market value of DC stock owned by DP1 immediately before the 
reorganization but reduced by the fair market value of the inventory 
distributed to DP1 ($80x less $20x). With respect to FP, the 
numerator of the ownership interest percentage computation is $20x, 
the fair market value of the DC stock owned by FP immediately before 
the reorganization. With respect to both DP1 and FP, the denominator 
of the ownership interest percentage computation is $80x, computed 
as the fair market value of all DC stock immediately before the 
reorganization, but reduced by the fair market value of the 
inventory distributed to DP1 ($100x, less $20x). Accordingly, the 
ownership interest percentage of DP1 is 75% ($60x/$80x), and the 
ownership interest percentage of FP is 25% ($20x/$80x).

    (h) Applicable cross-references. For rules relating to the 
character, source, and adjustments resulting from gain recognized by a 
U.S. transferor under section 367(a), see Sec.  1.367(a)-1(b)(4)(i)(B) 
and Sec.  1.367(a)-1T(b)(4). For rules relating to transfers of stock 
or securities in a section 361 exchange, see Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e). For 
rules relating to the acquisition of the stock or assets of a foreign 
corporation by another foreign corporation, see Sec.  1.367(b)-4. For 
rules relating to transfers of section 367(d) property by a U.S. 
transferor to a foreign corporation, see section 367(d). For rules 
relating to distributions of stock of a foreign corporation by a 
domestic corporation under section 355 or 361, see Sec. Sec.  1.367(b)-
5, 1.367(e)-1, and 1.1248(f)-1 through 1.1248(f)-3. For additional 
rules relating to certain reporting requirements of a U.S. transferor, 
see Sec.  1.6038B-1. For rules regarding expatriated entities, see 
section 7874 and the regulations under that section.
    (i) [Reserved].
    (j) Effective/applicability date. This section applies to transfers 
occurring on or after April 18, 2013.

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Par. 6. Section 1.367(a)-8 is amended by:
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1. Adding paragraph (c)(6).
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2. Revising the first sentence of paragraph (j)(9).
    The addition and revision read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(a)-8  Gain recognition agreement requirements.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (6) Cross-reference. For gain recognition agreements entered into 
pursuant to certain outbound asset reorganizations, see Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(6).
* * * * *
    (j) * * *
    (9) Gain recognition agreement filed in connection with indirect 
stock transfers and certain triangular asset reorganizations. With 
respect to a gain recognition agreement entered into in connection with 
an indirect stock transfer (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-3(d)), or a 
triangular asset reorganization described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(6)(iv), an indirect disposition of the transferred stock or 
securities. * * *
* * * * *

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Par. 7. Section 1.367(b)-0 is amended by:
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1. Revising the entry for Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii).
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2. Revising the heading for Sec.  1.367(b)-6.
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3. Revising the entry for Sec.  1.367(b)-6(a).
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(b)-0  Table of contents.

* * * * *


Sec.  1.367(b)-4  Acquisition of foreign corporate stock or assets by a 
foreign corporation in certain nonrecognition transactions.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Special Rules
* * * * *


Sec.  1.367(b)-6  Effective/applicability dates and coordination rules.

    (a) Effective/applicability dates
* * * * *

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Par. 8. Section 1.367(b)-4 is amended by:
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1. Revising paragraph (a).
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2. Revising paragraphs (b)(1)(i)(B)(2), (b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iii), 
Example 4.
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3. Adding paragraph (b)(1)(iii), Example 5.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(b)-4  Acquisition of foreign corporate stock or assets by a 
foreign corporation in certain nonrecognition transactions.

    (a) Scope. This section applies to an acquisition by a foreign 
corporation (the foreign acquiring corporation) of the stock of a 
foreign corporation in an exchange described in section 351 or of the 
stock or assets of a foreign corporation in a reorganization described 
in section 368(a)(1) (in either case, the foreign acquired 
corporation). For rules applicable when, pursuant to section 304(a)(1), 
a foreign acquiring corporation is treated as acquiring the stock of a 
foreign acquired corporation in a transaction to which section 351(a) 
applies, see Sec.  1.367(b)-4T(e). For purposes of this section, the 
term triangular reorganization means a reorganization described in 
Sec.  1.358-6(b)(2)(i) through (b)(2)(v) (forward triangular merger, 
triangular C reorganization, reverse triangular merger, triangular B 
reorganization, and triangular G reorganization, respectively). In the 
case of a triangular reorganization other than a reverse triangular 
merger, the surviving corporation is the foreign acquiring corporation 
that acquires the assets or stock of the foreign acquired corporation, 
and the reference to controlling corporation (foreign or

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domestic) is to the corporation that controls the surviving 
corporation. In the case of a reverse triangular merger, the surviving 
corporation is the entity that survives the merger, and the controlling 
corporation (foreign or domestic) is the corporation that before the 
merger controls the merged corporation. In the case of a reverse 
triangular merger, this section applies if stock of the foreign 
surviving corporation is exchanged for stock of a foreign corporation 
in control of the merging corporation; in such a case, the foreign 
surviving corporation is treated as a foreign acquired corporation for 
purposes of this section. A foreign corporation that undergoes a 
reorganization described in section 368(a)(1)(E) is treated as both the 
foreign acquired corporation and the foreign acquiring corporation for 
purposes of this section. See Sec.  1.367(a)-3(b)(2) for transactions 
subject to the concurrent application of sections 367(a) and (b).
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (B) * * *
    (2) Immediately after the exchange, the foreign acquiring 
corporation or the foreign acquired corporation (in the case of the 
acquisition of the stock of a foreign acquired corporation) is not a 
controlled foreign corporation as to which the United States person 
described in paragraph (b)(1)(i)(A) of this section is a section 1248 
shareholder.
    (ii) Special rules--(A) Receipt of foreign stock in an exchange to 
which Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) applies. If an exchanging shareholder is a 
domestic corporation that transfers stock of a foreign acquired 
corporation in an exchange under section 361(a) or (b) (section 361 
exchange) to which the exception to section 367(a)(5) in Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c) applies, and the exchanging shareholder receives stock in 
either the foreign acquiring corporation or foreign controlling 
corporation (in the case of a triangular reorganization), such exchange 
will not be described in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only if 
immediately after the exchanging shareholder's receipt of the foreign 
stock in the section 361 exchange, but prior to, and without taking 
into account, the exchanging shareholder's distribution of the foreign 
stock under section 361(c)(1), the foreign acquired corporation, 
foreign acquiring corporation, and foreign controlling corporation (in 
the case of a triangular reorganization) are controlled foreign 
corporations as to which the exchanging shareholder is a section 1248 
shareholder. See paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section, Example 4, for 
an illustration of this rule. If an exchange is not described in 
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section as a result of the application of 
this paragraph, see Sec. Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) and 1.1248(f)-2(c), as 
applicable. For adjustments to the basis of stock of the foreign 
surviving corporation in certain triangular reorganizations, see 
paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B)(2)(i) of this section.
    (B) Special rules for certain triangular reorganizations--(1) 
Receipt of domestic stock. In the case of a triangular reorganization 
in which the stock received in the exchange is stock of a domestic 
controlling corporation, such exchange is not described in paragraph 
(b)(1)(i) of this section if immediately after the exchange the 
following foreign corporations are controlled foreign corporations as 
to which the domestic controlling corporation is a section 1248 
shareholder--
    (i) The foreign acquired corporation and foreign surviving 
corporation, in the case of a section 354 exchange of the stock of the 
foreign acquired corporation pursuant to a triangular B reorganization.
    (ii) The foreign surviving corporation, in the case of a section 
354 or section 356 exchange of the stock of the foreign acquired 
corporation pursuant to a forward triangular merger, triangular C 
reorganization, reverse triangular merger, or triangular G 
reorganization. See paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section, Example 3B 
for an illustration of this rule.
    (iii) The foreign acquired corporation and foreign surviving 
corporation, in the case of a section 361 exchange of the stock of the 
foreign acquired corporation by an exchanging shareholder that is a 
foreign corporation described in paragraph (b)(1)(i)(A)(2) of this 
section and that is a foreign acquired corporation the assets of which 
are acquired in a triangular reorganization described in paragraph 
(b)(1)(ii)(B)(1)(ii) of this section.
    (iv) The foreign acquired corporation and foreign surviving 
corporation, in the case of a section 361 exchange of the stock of the 
foreign acquired corporation by an exchanging shareholder that is a 
domestic corporation described in paragraph (b)(1)(i)(A)(1) of this 
section and that is acquired in a triangular reorganization to which 
the exception to section 367(a)(5) in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) applies. See 
paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section, Example 5 for an illustration of 
this rule.
    (2) Adjustments to basis of stock of foreign surviving 
corporation--(i) Section 361 exchanges to which Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) 
applies. If stock of the foreign acquired corporation is acquired by 
the foreign surviving corporation in a section 361 exchange by reason 
of triangular reorganization (other than a triangular B reorganization) 
to which the exception to section 367(a)(5) provided in Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c) applies, and if paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section does not apply 
to the section 361 exchange by reason of (b)(1)(ii)(A) of this section 
(if the stock received is stock of a foreign controlling corporation) 
or by reason of (b)(1)(ii)(B)(1)(iv) of this section (if the stock 
received is stock of a domestic controlling corporation), then the 
controlling corporation (foreign or domestic) must apply the principles 
of Sec.  1.367(b)-13 to adjust the basis of the stock of the foreign 
surviving corporation so that the section 1248 amount in the stock of 
the foreign acquired corporation (determined when the foreign surviving 
corporation acquires such stock) is reflected in the stock of the 
foreign surviving corporation immediately after the exchange. See 
paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section, Example 5, for an illustration 
of this rule.
    (ii) Other exchanges. See Sec.  1.367(b)-13 for rules regarding the 
adjustment to the basis of the stock of the foreign surviving 
corporation in exchanges pursuant to triangular reorganizations that 
are not subject to paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B)(2)(i) of this section.
    (iii) * * *

    Example 4. (i) Facts. DC1, a domestic corporation, owns all of 
the outstanding stock of DC2, a domestic corporation. DC2 owns 
various assets, including all of the outstanding stock of FC2, a 
foreign corporation. The stock of FC2 has a value of $100, and DC2 
has a basis of $30 in the stock. The section 1248 earnings and 
profits attributable to the FC2 stock held by DC2 is $20. DC2 does 
not own any stock other than the FC2 stock. FC1 is a foreign 
corporation that is unrelated to DC1, DC2, and FC2. In a 
reorganization described in section 368(a)(1)(C), FC1 acquires all 
of the assets of DC2 in exchange for the assumption of DC2's 
liabilities and voting stock of FC1 that represents 20% of the 
outstanding voting stock of FC1. DC2 distributes the FC1 stock to 
DC1 under section 361(c)(1), and the DC2 stock held by DC1 is 
canceled. The exception to section 367(a)(5) provided in Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c) applies to the section 361 exchange. DC1 properly 
files a gain recognition agreement that satisfies the conditions of 
Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6) and 1.367(a)-8 to qualify for 
nonrecognition treatment under section 367(a) with respect to DC2's 
transfer of the FC2 stock to FC1. See Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e). FC1 is 
not a surrogate foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 
7874) because DC1 does not hold at least 60% of the stock of FC1 by 
reason of holding stock of DC2.
    (ii) Result. DC2, the exchanging shareholder, is a U.S. person 
and a section 1248 shareholder with respect to FC2, the

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foreign acquired corporation. Whether DC2 is required to include in 
income the section 1248 amount attributable to the FC2 stock under 
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section depends on whether, immediately 
after DC2's section 361 exchange of the FC2 stock for FC1 stock (and 
before the distribution of the FC1 stock to DC1 under section 
361(c)(1)), FC1 and FC2 are controlled foreign corporations as to 
which DC2 is a section 1248 shareholder. See paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(A) 
of this section. If, immediately after the section 361 exchange (and 
before the distribution of the FC1 stock to DC1 under section 
361(c)(1)), FC1 and FC2 are both controlled foreign corporations as 
to which DC2 is a section 1248 shareholder, then DC2 is not required 
to include in income the section 1248 amount attributable to the FC2 
stock under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section because neither 
condition in paragraph (b)(1)(i)(B) of this section is satisfied. 
Alternatively, if immediately after the section 361 exchange (and 
before the distribution of the FC1 stock to DC1 under section 
361(c)(1)) either FC1 or FC2 is not a controlled foreign corporation 
as to which DC2 is a section 1248 shareholder, then, pursuant to 
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, DC2 must include in income the 
section 1248 amount attributable to the FC2 stock. For the treatment 
of DC2's transfer of assets other than the FC2 stock to FC1, see 
section 367(a)(1) and (a)(3) and the regulations under that section. 
Furthermore, because DC2's transfer of any other assets to FC1 is 
pursuant to a section 361 exchange, see section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  
1.367(a)-7. If any of the assets transferred are intangible assets 
for purposes of section 367(d), see section 367(d). With respect to 
DC2's distribution of the FC1 stock to DC1 under section 361(c)(1), 
see section 1248(f)(1), and Sec. Sec.  1.1248(f)-1 and 1.1248(f)-2.
    Example 5. (i) Facts. DC1, a domestic corporation, wholly owns 
DC2, a domestic corporation. The DC2 stock has a $100x fair market 
value, and DC1 has a basis of $30x in the stock. DC2's only asset is 
all of the outstanding stock of FC2, a foreign corporation. The FC2 
stock has a $100x fair market value, and DC2 has a basis of $30x in 
the stock. There are $20x of earnings and profits attributable to 
the FC2 stock for purposes of section 1248. USP, a domestic 
corporation unrelated to DC1, DC2, and FC2, wholly owns FC1, a 
foreign corporation. In a triangular reorganization described in 
section 368(a)(1)(C), DC2 transfers all the FC2 stock to FC1 in 
exchange solely for voting stock of USP, and distributes the USP 
stock to DC1 under section 361(c)(1). DC1 exchanges its DC2 stock 
for the USP stock under section 354. DC2's transfer of the FC2 stock 
to FC1 is described in section 361(a) and therefore, under section 
367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7, is generally subject to section 
367(a)(1). However, the exception to section 367(a)(5) provided in 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) applies to the section 361 exchange. In 
addition, DC1 is not required to adjust the basis of its USP stock 
(determined under section 358) under section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c)(3). DC1 properly files a gain recognition agreement 
that satisfies the conditions of Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6) and 
1.367(a)-8 to qualify for nonrecognition treatment under section 
367(a) with respect to DC2's transfer of the FC2 stock to FC1. See 
Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e).
    (ii) Result. Immediately after the exchange, FC1 and FC2 are 
controlled foreign corporations as to which USP is a section 1248 
shareholder because USP directly and indirectly owns all the FC1 
stock and FC2 stock, respectively. Because DC2 receives stock of a 
domestic corporation (USP) in exchange for the FC2 stock and, 
immediately after the exchange, FC1 and FC2 are controlled foreign 
corporations as to which USP is a section 1248 shareholder, DC2's 
exchange of the FC2 stock for the USP stock is not described in 
paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. See paragraph 
(b)(1)(ii)(B)(1)(iv) of this section. Therefore, DC2 is not required 
to include in income the section 1248 amount in the FC2 stock. Under 
paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B)(2)(i) of this section, USP must apply the 
principles of Sec.  1.367(b)-13 to adjust the basis of its FC1 stock 
to preserve the section 1248 amount ($20x) in the FC2 stock. Under 
the principles of Sec.  1.367(b)-13, each share of FC1 stock held by 
USP after the exchange must be divided into portions, one portion 
attributable to the FC1 stock owned before the exchange and one 
portion attributable to the FC2 stock received in the exchange. The 
$30x basis in the FC2 stock and the $20x earnings and profits 
attributable to the FC2 stock before the exchange are attributable 
to the divided portions of the FC1 stock to which the FC2 stock 
relates.
* * * * *

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Par. 9. Section 1.367(b)-6 is amended by revising the section heading 
and paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(b)-6  Effective/applicability dates and coordination rules.

    (a) Effective/applicability dates--(1) In general. (i) Except as 
otherwise provided in this paragraph (a)(1) and paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section, Sec. Sec.  1.367(b)-1 through 1.367(b)-5, and this 
section, apply to section 367(b) exchanges that occur on or after 
February 23, 2000.
    (ii) The rules of Sec. Sec.  1.367(b)-3 and 1.367(b)-4, as they 
apply to reorganizations described in section 368(a)(1)(A) (including 
reorganizations described in section 368(a)(2)(D) or (a)(2)(E)) 
involving a foreign acquiring or foreign acquired corporation, apply 
only to transfers occurring on or after January 23, 2006.
    (iii) The second sentence of paragraph Sec.  1.367(b)-4(a) applies 
to section 304(a)(1) transactions occurring on or after February 23, 
2006; however, taxpayers may rely on this sentence for all section 
304(a)(1) transactions occurring in open taxable years.
    (iv) Section 1.367(b)-1(c)(2)(v), (c)(3)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(iv), 
(c)(4)(v), Sec.  1.367(b)-2(j)(1)(i) and (l), and Sec.  1.367(b)-3(e) 
and (f), apply to section 367(b) exchanges that occur on or after 
November 6, 2006. For guidance with respect to Sec.  1.367(b)-
1(c)(3)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(iv), and (c)(4)(v) and Sec.  1.367(b)-2(j)(1)(i) 
for exchanges that occur before November 6, 2006, see 26 CFR part 1 
revised as of April 1, 2006.
    (v) Section 1.367(b)-4(a), Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i)(B)(2), Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii), Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii), Example 4 and 
Example 5 apply to section 367(b) exchanges that occur on or after 
April 18, 2013. For guidance with respect to Sec.  1.367(b)-4(a), Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i)(B)(2), Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii) and Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii), Example 4, for exchanges that occur before April 
18, 2013, see 26 CFR part 1 revised as of April 1, 2012.
* * * * *

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Par. 10. Section 1.367(e)-1 is amended by:
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1. Revising the fifth sentence of paragraph (a).
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2. Revising paragraph (e).
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3. Revising the paragraph (f) subject heading.
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The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  1.367(e)-1  Distributions described in section 367(e)(1).

    (a) Purpose and scope. * * * Paragraph (e) of this section provides 
cross-references. * * *
* * * * *
    (e) Cross-references. For additional rules relating to the 
distribution of the stock of a foreign corporation by a domestic 
corporation, see Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e), 1.367(a)-7, 1.367(b)-5, and 
1.1248(f)-1 through 1.1248(f)-3. See the regulations under section 
6038B for reporting requirements for distributions under this section.
    (f) Effective/applicability date. * * *
* * * * *

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Par. 11-12. In Sec.  1.1248-1, for each entry in the table below in the 
``Section'' column, remove the language in the ``Remove'' column and 
add the language in the ``Add'' column in its place, and:
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1. Revise paragraphs (c) and (e).
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2. Add paragraph (g)(3).

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              Section                      Remove              Add
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1.1248-1(a)(1), second to last       1248(f)..........  1248(g).
 sentence.
1.1248-1(a)(1), last sentence......  1248(g)..........  1248(h).
1.1248-3(a)(6), first sentence.....  1.1248-4.........  1.1248-2.
1.1248-3(a)(6), first sentence.....  1.1248-7.........  1.1248-8.
1.1248-7(a)(1), second to last       1248(g)..........  1248(h).
 sentence.
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Sec.  1.1248-1  Treatment of gain from certain sales or exchanges of 
stock in certain foreign corporations.

* * * * *
    (c) Gain recognized. Section 1248(a) applies to a sale or exchange 
of stock in

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a foreign corporation only if gain is recognized in whole or in part 
upon the sale or exchange. Thus, for example, if a United States person 
exchanges stock in a foreign corporation and no gain is recognized on 
the exchange under section 332, 351, 354, 355, 356, or 361, taking into 
account the application of section 367, then no amount is includible in 
the gross income of the person as a dividend under section 1248(a). But 
see Sec. Sec.  1.1248(f)-1 and 1.1248(f)-2, providing that a domestic 
distributing corporation must include in gross income amounts under 
section 1248(f) as a result of certain foreign stock distributed 
pursuant to section 337, 355(c)(1), or 361(c)(1) (in certain cases 
without regard to the amount of gain realized by the domestic 
distributing corporation in the distribution).
* * * * *
    (e) Exceptions. Under section 1248(g), this section and Sec. Sec.  
1.1248-2 through 1.1248-8 do not apply to:
    (1) Distributions to which section 303 (relating to distributions 
in redemption of stock to pay death taxes) applies; or
    (2) Any amount to the extent that the amount is, under any other 
provision of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), treated as--
    (i) A dividend;
    (ii) Gain from the sale of an asset which is not a capital asset; 
or
    (iii) Gain from the sale of an asset held for not more than 1 year.
* * * * *
    (g) Effective/applicability date. * * *
    (3) Paragraphs (c) and (e) of this section apply to transactions 
occurring on or after April 18, 2013.

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Par. 13. Section 1.1248-6 is amended by:
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1. Adding a sentence at the end of paragraph (a).
0
2. Adding paragraphs (d) and (e).
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  1.1248-6  Sale or exchange of stock in certain domestic 
corporations.

    (a) * * * See paragraph (d) of this section for a rule suspending 
the application of this section in certain circumstances.
* * * * *
    (d) Temporary suspension of section 1248(e). Section 1248(e) and 
the rules of this section do not apply to a sale, exchange, or other 
disposition of the stock of a domestic corporation during a period when 
capital gains are taxed at a rate that equals or exceeds the rate at 
which ordinary income is taxed.
    (e) Effective/applicability date. Paragraph (d) of this section 
applies to a sale, exchange, or other disposition of the stock of a 
domestic corporation on or after September 21, 1987.

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Par. 14. Section 1.1248-8 is amended by:
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1. Revising paragraphs (a)(3), (b)(1)(iv)(A), and (b)(2)(i).
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2. Adding paragraph (b)(2)(iv).
0
3. Revising paragraph (d).
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  1.1248-8  Earnings and profits attributable to stock following 
certain non-recognition transactions.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Section 381 transactions. Stock of a foreign corporation that 
receives assets in a transfer to which section 361(a) or (b) applies in 
connection with a reorganization described in section 368(a)(1)(A), 
(C), (D), (F), or (G), or in a distribution to which section 332 
applies, and to which section 381(c)(2)(A) and Sec.  1.381(c)(2)-1(a) 
apply. See paragraph (b)(6) of this section; or
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iv) * * *
    (A) In a restructuring transaction qualifying as a nonrecognition 
transaction within the meaning of section 7701(a)(45) and described in 
section 354, 356, or 361(a) or (b), stock in an acquired corporation 
for stock in either a foreign acquiring corporation or a foreign 
corporation that is in control, within the meaning of section 368(c), 
of an acquiring corporation (whether domestic or foreign); or
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) Exchanging shareholder exchanges property that is not stock of 
a foreign acquired corporation with respect to which the exchanging 
shareholder is a section 1248 shareholder or a foreign corporate 
shareholder. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(2)(iv) of this 
section, where the exchanging shareholder exchanges in a restructuring 
transaction property that is not stock of a foreign acquired 
corporation with respect to which the exchanging shareholder is a 
section 1248 shareholder or a foreign corporate shareholder immediately 
before the transaction, the earnings and profits attributable to the 
stock that the exchanging shareholder receives in the restructuring 
transaction will be determined in accordance with Sec.  1.1248-2 or 
Sec.  1.1248-3, whichever is applicable, without regard to any portion 
of the section 1223(1) holding period in that stock that is before the 
restructuring transaction. See paragraph (b)(7), Example 1 of this 
section.
* * * * *
    (iv) Exchanging shareholder exchanges stock of a domestic acquired 
corporation for stock of a foreign corporation with respect to which 
the exchanging shareholder is a section 1248 shareholder after the 
exchange. If there is a restructuring transaction described in Sec.  
1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) to which the exception provided by Sec.  1.1248(f)-
2(c) applies with respect to a distribution by a domestic acquired 
corporation of stock of a foreign corporation to one or more exchanging 
shareholders, the earnings and profits attributable to a portion of a 
share of stock as provided under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c)(2) (or a whole 
share, if no division is required) will be determined pursuant to 
paragraphs (b)(2)(iv)(A) and (b)(2)(iv)(B) of this section.
    (A) The earnings and profits attributable to a portion of a share 
of stock as provided under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c)(2)(i) (or a whole 
share, if no division is required) will be determined in accordance 
with Sec.  1.1248-2 or Sec.  1.1248-3 (and this section, as 
applicable), without regard to any portion of the section 1223(1) 
holding period in that portion of a share (or whole share) that is 
before the restructuring transaction.
    (B) The earnings and profits attributable to a portion of a share 
of stock as provided under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c)(2)(ii) (or whole share, 
if no division is required) is the amount in paragraph (b)(2)(iv)(B)(1) 
of this section, increased by the amounts described in paragraph 
(b)(2)(iv)(B)(2) of this section.
    (1) The amount equal to the product of the ratio of the value of 
the share of stock to the value of all shares of stock received by the 
exchanging shareholder multiplied by the amount in paragraph 
(b)(2)(iv)(B)(1)(i) of this section, reduced by the amount in paragraph 
(b)(2)(iv)(B)(1)(ii) of this section.
    (i) The amount equal to the product of the exchanging shareholder's 
ownership interest percentage (within the meaning of Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(f)(7)) in the domestic acquired corporation multiplied by the 
earnings and profits attributable to the block of stock of the foreign 
corporation transferred in the section 361 exchange that relates to the 
portion (or whole share), determined in accordance with Sec.  1.1248-2 
or Sec.  1.1248-3 (and this section, as applicable) immediately before 
the restructuring transaction (and without taking into account the 
application of sections 367 and 1248 to the transfer of the stock of 
the foreign corporation in the section 361 exchange).

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    (ii) The amount of any dividend included in the domestic acquiring 
corporation's gross income under section 1248(a) on the transfer of the 
block of stock of the foreign corporation, which relates to the portion 
or whole share, in the section 361 exchange by reason of gain 
recognized under Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-6T or 1.367(a)-7(c)(2) 
attributable to the exchanging shareholder.
    (2) The earnings and profits determined in accordance with Sec.  
1.1248-2 or Sec.  1.1248-3 (and this section, as applicable), without 
regard to any portion of the section 1223(1) holding period in that 
stock that is before the restructuring transaction. See Sec.  
1.1248(f)-2(e), Example 2 and Example 3.
* * * * *
    (d) Effective/applicability dates--(1) General rule. Except as 
provided in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, this section applies to 
income inclusions that occur on or after July 30, 2007.
    (2) Exception. Paragraph (b)(2)(iv) of this section applies to 
restructuring transactions occurring on or after April 18, 2013.

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Par. 15. Section 1.1248(f)-1 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  1.1248(f)-1  Certain nonrecognition distributions.

    (a) Scope and purpose. This section and Sec. Sec.  1.1248(f)-2 and 
1.1248(f)-3 provide rules under section 1248(f) that apply when a 
domestic corporation (domestic distributing corporation) distributes 
stock of a foreign corporation (foreign distributed corporation) in a 
distribution to which section 337, 355(c)(1), or 361(c)(1) applies. 
Paragraph (b) of this section provides the general rule that requires 
the domestic distributing corporation, depending on the type of 
distribution, to include in gross income either the section 1248 amount 
or the total section 1248(f) amount. Paragraph (c) of this section 
provides definitions that apply for purposes of this section and 
Sec. Sec.  1.1248(f)-2 and 1.1248(f)-3. Section 1.1248(f)-2 provides 
exceptions to the general rule contained in paragraph (b) of this 
section that apply, depending on the type of distribution. Section 
1.1248(f)-3 provides reasonable cause relief procedures for failures to 
timely comply with certain filing requirements and effective/
applicability dates.
    (b) General rule--(1) Section 337 distribution. This paragraph 
(b)(1) applies if a domestic distributing corporation that is a section 
1248 shareholder of a foreign distributed corporation distributes stock 
of the foreign distributed corporation in a distribution to which 
section 337 applies (section 337 distribution). Except as provided in 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(a), the domestic distributing corporation must, 
notwithstanding any other provision of subtitle A of the Internal 
Revenue Code (Code), include in gross income as a dividend the section 
1248 amount with respect to the stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation. This paragraph (b)(1) applies only to the extent the 
domestic distributing corporation does not recognize gain with respect 
to the stock of the foreign distributed corporation as a result of the 
section 337 distribution under another provision of subtitle A of the 
Code.
    (2) Existing stock distribution under section 355 or 361. This 
paragraph (b)(2) applies to the extent a domestic distributing 
corporation distributes stock of the foreign distributed corporation 
that is not received in a section 361 exchange that is part of the plan 
of distribution, provided the distribution is described in section 
355(c)(1) or section 361(c)(1) (existing stock distribution). Except as 
provided in Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(b), the domestic distributing corporation 
must, notwithstanding any other provision of subtitle A of the Code, 
include in gross income as a dividend the section 1248 amount with 
respect to the stock of the foreign distributed corporation. This 
paragraph (b)(2) only applies to the extent the domestic distributing 
corporation does not recognize gain with respect to the stock of the 
foreign distributed corporation as a result of the existing stock 
distribution under another provision of subtitle A of the Code.
    (3) New stock distribution under section 361. This paragraph (b)(3) 
applies to the extent a domestic distributing corporation distributes 
stock of the foreign distributed corporation that is received in a 
section 361 exchange that is part of the plan of distribution (and, to 
the extent applicable, also distributes any cash or other property), 
provided the distribution is described in section 361(c)(1) (new stock 
distribution). Except as provided in Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c), the domestic 
distributing corporation must, notwithstanding any other provision of 
subtitle A of the Code, include in gross income as a dividend the total 
section 1248(f) amount with respect to the stock of each foreign 
corporation transferred in the section 361 exchange. This paragraph 
(b)(3) applies without regard to the amount of gain realized by the 
domestic distributing corporation in the new stock distribution.
    (c) Definitions. Except as otherwise provided, the following 
definitions apply for purposes of this section and Sec. Sec.  
1.1248(f)-2 and 1.1248(f)-3:
    (1) 80-percent distributee is a corporation described in section 
337(c).
    (2) Block of stock has the meaning provided in Sec.  1.1248-2(b).
    (3) Distributee is a shareholder of the domestic distributing 
corporation that receives one or more shares of stock of a foreign 
distributed corporation in an existing stock distribution (as defined 
in paragraph (b)(2) of this section) or a new stock distribution (as 
defined in paragraph (b)(3) of this section).
    (4) Hypothetical section 1248 amount is, with respect to each 
distributee or non-stock distributee, the amount in paragraph (c)(4)(i) 
of this section, reduced by the amount in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this 
section computed with respect to the stock of each foreign corporation 
transferred in the section 361 exchange by the domestic distributing 
corporation for which there is not an income inclusion under Sec.  
1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i).
    (i) The amount that the domestic distributing corporation would 
have included in income as a deemed dividend under Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(b)(1)(i) if the requirements of Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii)(A) 
(involving the receipt of foreign stock in an exchange to which Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c) applies) had not been satisfied and that would have been 
attributable to such distributee or non-stock distributee under Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(e)(4) (providing rules to attribute deemed income inclusions 
under Sec.  1.367(b)-4 to persons described in Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A)).
    (ii) The amount of gain recognized by the domestic distributing 
corporation under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2) attributable to such 
distributee or non-stock distributee and allocable to the stock of such 
foreign corporation under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(1), but only to the 
extent such gain is treated as a dividend under section 1248(a).
    (5) Non-stock distributee is a shareholder of the domestic 
distributing corporation that receives cash or other property but no 
shares of stock of the foreign distributed corporation in a new stock 
distribution (as defined in paragraph (b)(3) of this section).
    (6) Postdistribution amount is the section 1248 amount with respect 
to the stock (or a portion of a share of stock) of the foreign 
distributed corporation received by a distributee, computed immediately 
after the distribution, but without taking into account any adjustments 
to the basis of the stock under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(b)(3) (in the case of 
an existing stock distribution) or

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adjustments to the basis of stock or income inclusions under Sec.  
1.1248(f)-2(c)(3) (in the case of a new stock distribution). The 
postdistribution amount in the stock of a foreign distributed 
corporation received in an existing stock distribution is determined 
based on the distributee's holding period in the stock as adjusted 
under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(b)(2). The postdistribution amount in the stock 
(or a portion of a share of stock, as applicable) of a foreign 
distributed corporation received in a new stock distribution is 
determined after applying the rules in Sec. Sec.  1.1248-8(b)(2)(iv) 
and 1.1248(f)-2(c)(2).
    (7) Section 358 basis is the basis in stock as determined under 
section 358.
    (8) Section 361 exchange is an exchange described in section 361(a) 
or (b).
    (9) Section 1248 amount is the net positive earnings and profits 
(if any) attributable to the stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation, determined in accordance with Sec.  1.1248-2 or Sec.  
1.1248-3 (taking into account Sec.  1.1248-8, if applicable), and that 
would be included in gross income as a dividend under section 1248(a) 
if the stock were sold by the domestic distributing corporation in a 
transaction in which all realized gain is recognized.
    (10) Section 1248(f) amount is the amount in paragraph (c)(10)(i) 
of this section, reduced by the amount in paragraph (c)(10)(ii) of this 
section computed with respect to the stock of each foreign corporation 
transferred in the section 361 exchange by the domestic distributing 
corporation for which the domestic distributing corporation does not 
have an income inclusion under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i).
    (i) The amount that the domestic distributing corporation would 
have included in income as a dividend under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) 
if the requirements of Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii)(A) (involving the 
receipt of foreign stock in an exchange to which Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) 
applies) had not been satisfied.
    (ii) The amount of gain recognized by the domestic distributing 
corporation under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2) and allocable to the stock of 
such foreign corporation under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(1), but only to the 
extent such gain is treated as a dividend under section 1248(a).
    (11) Section 1248(f) block amount is the portion of the section 
1248(f) amount, as defined in paragraph (c)(10) of this section, that 
relates to a block of stock of the foreign corporation if more than a 
single block of stock of the foreign corporation is transferred in the 
section 361 exchange.
    (12) Section 1248 shareholder is a domestic corporation that 
satisfies the ownership requirements of section 1248(a)(2) with respect 
to a foreign corporation, except that a domestic corporation, other 
than a domestic distributing corporation, that is a regulated 
investment company (as defined in section 851(a)), a real estate 
investment trust (as defined in section 856(a)), or an S corporation 
(as defined in section 1361(a)) cannot be a section 1248 shareholder.
    (13) Timely filed return is a U.S. income tax return filed on or 
before the due date set forth in section 6072(b), including any 
extensions of time to file the return granted under section 6081.
    (14) Total section 1248(f) amount is the sum of each section 
1248(f) amount (as defined in paragraph (c)(10) of this section).

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Par. 16. Section 1.1248(f)-2 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  1.1248(f)-2  Exceptions for certain distributions and attribution 
rules.

    (a) Section 337 stock distribution--(1) General exception. In the 
case of a section 337 distribution (as defined in Sec.  1.1248-
1(b)(1)), Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(1) shall not apply to the distribution 
of stock of the foreign distributed corporation to the 80-percent 
distributee if the conditions of paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and 
(a)(1)(iii) of this section are satisfied.
    (i) 80-percent distributee is a section 1248 shareholder. 
Immediately after the section 337 distribution, the 80-percent 
distributee is a section 1248 shareholder with respect to the foreign 
distributed corporation.
    (ii) Holding period. The 80-percent distributee is treated as 
holding the stock of the foreign distributed corporation received in 
the section 337 distribution for the period during which the stock was 
held by the domestic distributing corporation.
    (iii) Basis. The 80-percent distributee's basis in the stock of the 
foreign distributed corporation received in the section 337 
distribution does not exceed the domestic distributing corporation's 
basis in such stock at the time of the section 337 distribution.
    (2) Elective exception. If the conditions of paragraph (a)(1)(ii) 
or (a)(1)(iii) of this section are not otherwise satisfied, the 
domestic distributing corporation and the 80-percent distributee may 
elect to make adjustments to the 80-percent distributee's holding 
period or basis in the stock of the foreign distributed corporation, as 
appropriate, such that the conditions described in paragraphs 
(a)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section are satisfied. The conditions and 
procedures for making the election are described in paragraph (a)(3) of 
this section. See paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) of this section for 
adjustments that are required as a result of making the election.
    (3) Election and reporting--(i) Statement required by domestic 
distributing corporation and 80-percent distributee--(A) In general. 
The domestic distributing corporation and the 80-percent distributee 
make the election described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section by each 
including a statement, described in paragraph (a)(3)(i)(B) of this 
section, with a timely filed return for the taxable year during which 
the section 337 distribution occurs, and by entering into a written 
agreement described in paragraph (a)(3)(ii) of this section. If the 
domestic distributing corporation or the 80-percent distributee are 
members of a consolidated group at the time of the section 337 
distribution but not the common parent, the common parent of the 
consolidated group makes the election on behalf of the domestic 
distributing corporation or the 80-percent distributee. The election 
described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section and made pursuant to this 
paragraph (a)(3) is irrevocable.
    (B) Form and content. The statement of election must be entitled, 
``STATEMENT TO ELECT TO APPLY EXCEPTION UNDER Sec.  1.1248(f)-
2(a)(2),'' state that the domestic distributing corporation and the 80-
percent distributee have entered into a written agreement described in 
paragraph (a)(3)(ii) of this section, set forth the date of the 
agreement and the names of the parties to the agreement, and the 
adjustments to the 80-percent distributee's holding period and/or basis 
determined under section 334 in the stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation received in the section 337 distribution required under 
paragraphs (a)(4) and (a)(5) of this section.
    (ii) Written agreement. The domestic distributing corporation and 
the 80-percent distributee must enter into a written agreement 
described in this paragraph (a)(3)(ii) on or before the due date 
(including extensions) of the domestic distributing corporation's U.S. 
income tax return for the taxable year during which the section 337 
distribution occurs. Both the domestic distributing corporation and the 
80-percent distributee must retain the original or a copy of the 
agreement as part of its records in the manner specified by Sec.  
1.6001-1(e). Both the domestic distributing corporation and the 80-
percent distributee must provide a copy of the agreement to the 
Internal Revenue Service within 30 days of the

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receipt of a request for the agreement in connection with an 
examination of the taxable year during which the section 337 
distribution occurs. The written agreement must--
    (A) State the document is an agreement under paragraph (a)(3)(ii) 
of this section;
    (B) Provide the name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of 
the domestic distributing corporation, the 80-percent distribute, and 
the foreign distributed corporation;
    (C) With respect to the 80-percent distributee, state the holding 
period in the stock of the foreign distributed corporation received in 
the section 337 distribution as adjusted under paragraph (a)(4) of this 
section; and
    (D) With respect to the 80-percent distributee, identify the basis 
as determined under section 334 of the stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation received in the section 337 distribution and the adjustment 
(if any) to such basis under paragraph (a)(5) of this section.
    (4) Holding period adjustment. For purposes of section 1248, 
immediately after the section 337 distribution, the 80-percent 
distributee's holding period in the stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation received in the section 337 distribution shall equal the 
domestic distributing corporation's holding period in such stock at the 
time of the section 337 distribution.
    (5) Basis adjustments. If the domestic distributing corporation's 
section 1248 amount with respect to the stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation received by the 80-percent distributee in the 
section 337 distribution exceeds the 80-percent distributee's 
postdistribution amount with respect to such stock (excess amount), the 
80-percent distributee's basis as determined under section 334 in such 
stock shall be reduced by the excess amount.
    (b) Existing stock distribution under sections 355 or 361. In the 
case of an existing stock distribution (as defined in Sec.  1.1248(f)-
1(b)(2)), Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(2) shall not apply to the distribution 
of stock of the foreign distributed corporation to a distributee that 
is a section 1248 shareholder with respect to the foreign distributed 
corporation immediately after the distribution if the domestic 
distributing corporation and all distributees that are section 1248 
shareholders elect to apply the provisions of this paragraph (b) in 
accordance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section. See paragraphs (b)(2) 
and (3) of this section for adjustments that may be required if an 
election is made to apply the provisions of this paragraph (b).
    (1) Election and reporting--(i) Statement required by domestic 
distributing corporation and section 1248 shareholders--(A) In general. 
The domestic distributing corporation and all distributees that are 
section 1248 shareholders elect to apply the provisions of paragraph 
(b) of this section by each including a statement, described in 
paragraph (b)(1)(i)(B) of this section, with a timely filed return for 
the taxable year during which the existing stock distribution occurs 
and by entering into a written agreement described in paragraph 
(b)(1)(ii) of this section. If the domestic distributing corporation or 
a section 1248 shareholder is a member of a consolidated group but not 
the common parent, the common parent of the consolidated group makes 
the election on behalf of the domestic distributing corporation or 
section 1248 shareholder. The election made under this paragraph (b)(1) 
is irrevocable.
    (B) Form and content. The statement of election must be entitled, 
``ELECTION TO APPLY EXCEPTION UNDER Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(b),'' state that 
the domestic distributing corporation and all distributees that are 
section 1248 shareholders have entered into a written agreement 
described in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the date of the 
agreement and the names of the parties to the agreement, and set forth 
any required adjustment to each section 1248 shareholder's holding 
period or section 358 basis (if any) in the stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation received in the existing stock distribution 
under paragraph (b)(2) or (b)(3) of this section, respectively.
    (ii) Written agreement. The domestic distributing corporation and 
the section 1248 shareholders must enter into a written agreement 
described in this paragraph (b)(1)(ii) on or before the due date 
(including extensions) of the domestic distributing corporation's U.S. 
income tax return for the taxable year during which the existing stock 
distribution occurs. Each party to the agreement must retain the 
original or a copy of the agreement as part of its records in the 
manner specified by Sec.  1.6001-1(e). Each party to the agreement must 
provide a copy of the agreement to the Internal Revenue Service within 
30 days of the receipt of a request for the agreement in connection 
with an examination of the taxable year during which the existing stock 
distribution occurs. The written agreement must--
    (A) State the document is an agreement under paragraph (b)(1)(ii) 
of this section;
    (B) Provide the name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of 
the domestic distributing corporation, the foreign distributed 
corporation, and each section 1248 shareholder;
    (C) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, state the 
holding period in the stock of the foreign distributed corporation 
received in the existing stock distribution as adjusted under paragraph 
(b)(2) of this section; and
    (D) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, identify the 
basis under section 358 of the stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation received in the existing stock distribution and the 
adjustment (if any) to the basis under paragraph (b)(3) of this 
section.
    (2) Holding period adjustments. For purposes of section 1248, 
immediately after the existing stock distribution, each section 1248 
shareholder's holding period in each share of stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation received in the existing stock distribution 
will be equal to the domestic distributing corporation's holding period 
in the share of stock at the time of the existing stock distribution.
    (3) Basis adjustments. If the domestic distributing corporation's 
section 1248 amount with respect to a share of stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation received by a section 1248 shareholder in the 
existing stock distribution exceeds the section 1248 shareholder's 
postdistribution amount with respect to the share of stock (excess 
amount), the section 1248 shareholder's section 358 basis in the share 
of stock is reduced by the excess amount. For an illustration of the 
rule in this paragraph (b)(3), see paragraph (e) of this section, 
Example 1 and Example 3.
    (c) New stock distribution under section 361. In the case of a new 
stock distribution (as defined in Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3)), the amount 
that the domestic distributing corporation is required to include in 
gross income as a dividend under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) (total section 
1248(f) amount) is reduced by the sum of the portions of any section 
1248(f) amount attributable under paragraph (d) of this section to 
stock of the foreign distributed corporation distributed to 
distributees that are section 1248 shareholders, but only if the 
domestic distributing corporation and all the distributees that are 
section 1248 shareholders elect to apply the provisions of this 
paragraph (c) in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this section. See 
paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section for adjustments 
or income inclusions that are required if an election is made to apply 
the provisions of this paragraph (c). The adjustments or income 
inclusions provided in

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paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section apply after any 
adjustments required under section 367(a)(5) and Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c). 
For illustrations of this exception, see paragraph (e) of this section, 
Example 2 and Example 3 and Sec.  1.367(a)-3(e)(8), Example 3.
    (1) Election and reporting--(i) Statement required by domestic 
distributing corporation and section 1248 shareholders--(A) In general. 
The domestic distributing corporation and all distributees that are 
section 1248 shareholders elect to apply the provisions of paragraph 
(c) of this section by each including a statement, in the form and 
containing the information listed in paragraph (c)(1)(i)(B) of this 
section, with a timely filed return for the taxable year during which 
the new stock distribution occurs and by entering into a written 
agreement described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section. If the 
domestic distributing corporation or a section 1248 shareholder is a 
member of a consolidated group at the time of the new stock 
distribution but is not the common parent, the common parent of the 
consolidated group makes the election on behalf of the domestic 
distributing corporation or section 1248 shareholder. The election made 
under this paragraph (c)(1) is irrevocable.
    (B) Form and content. The statement of election must be entitled, 
``ELECTION TO APPLY EXCEPTION UNDER Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c),'' state that 
the domestic distributing corporation and each distributee that is a 
section 1248 shareholder have entered into a written agreement 
described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section, the date of the 
agreement and the names of the parties to the agreement, and describe, 
with respect to each section 1248 shareholder, the extent to which the 
shares of stock of the foreign distributed corporation received in the 
new stock distribution are divided into portions under paragraph (c)(2) 
of this section, any adjustments to the section 358 basis of the stock 
under paragraph (c)(3) of this section, and the amount the domestic 
distributing corporation must include in gross income as a dividend 
under paragraph (c)(3) of this section.
    (ii) Written agreement. The domestic distributing corporation and 
all distributees that are section 1248 shareholders must enter into a 
written agreement described in this paragraph (c)(1)(ii) on or before 
the due date (including extensions) of the domestic distributing 
corporation's U.S. income tax return for the taxable year during which 
the new stock distribution occurs. Each party to the agreement must 
retain the original or a copy of the agreement as part of its records 
in the manner specified by Sec.  1.6001-1(e). Each party to the 
agreement must provide a copy of the agreement to the Internal Revenue 
Service within 30 days of the receipt of a request for the agreement in 
connection with an examination of the taxable year during which the new 
stock distribution occurs. The written agreement must--
    (A) State the document is an agreement under paragraph (c)(1)(ii) 
of this section;
    (B) Provide the name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of 
the domestic distributing corporation, the foreign distributed 
corporation, and each section 1248 shareholder;
    (C) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, describe the 
extent to which the shares of stock of the foreign distributed 
corporation are divided into portions under paragraph (c)(2) of this 
section;
    (D) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, state the amount 
of earnings and profits attributable to the stock (or each block of 
stock, as applicable) of each foreign corporation transferred in the 
section 361 exchange that is attributable under Sec.  1.1248-
8(b)(2)(iv) to the stock of the foreign distributed corporation 
received in the new stock distribution;
    (E) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, state the amount 
of the section 1248(f) amount with respect to the stock (or each block 
of stock, as applicable) of each foreign corporation transferred in the 
section 361 exchange that is attributable under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(d) to 
the stock of the foreign distributed corporation received in the new 
stock distribution;
    (F) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, state the amount 
of the adjustment to the section 358 basis of the stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation under paragraph (c)(3) of this section; and
    (G) With respect to each section 1248 shareholder, state the amount 
the domestic distributing corporation must include in gross income as a 
dividend under paragraph (c)(3) of this section.
    (2) Portions. If the domestic distributing corporation transfers 
property, other than a single block of stock of a foreign corporation 
with respect to which the domestic distributing corporation is a 
section 1248 shareholder immediately before the section 361 exchange, 
to the foreign distributed corporation in the section 361 exchange that 
precedes the new stock distribution, then each share of stock of the 
foreign distributed corporation received by a distributee that is a 
section 1248 shareholder must be divided into portions as follows:
    (i) One portion attributable to all property transferred in the 
section 361 exchange, other than property that is stock of a foreign 
corporation with respect to which the domestic distributing corporation 
is a section 1248 shareholder immediately before the section 361 
exchange; and
    (ii) One portion attributable to each block of stock of each 
foreign corporation transferred in the section 361 exchange with 
respect to which the domestic distributing corporation is a section 
1248 shareholder immediately before the section 361 exchange. For the 
determination of the earnings and profits attributable to the stock (or 
block of stock, as applicable) of each foreign corporation transferred 
in the section 361 exchange that are attributable to a portion of a 
share of stock of the foreign distributed corporation, see Sec.  
1.1248-8(b)(2)(iv). For the determination of the section 1248(f) amount 
with respect to the stock (or block of stock, as applicable) of each 
foreign corporation transferred in the section 361 exchange that is 
attributable to a portion of a share of stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation, see paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
    (3) Basis adjustments and income inclusions. If the section 1248(f) 
amount attributable to a portion of a share of stock (or whole share, 
if no division is required) (as determined under paragraph (d) of this 
section) of the foreign distributed corporation received by a 
distributee that is a section 1248 shareholder in the new stock 
distribution exceeds the section 1248 shareholder's postdistribution 
amount in the portion (or whole share, if no division is required) 
(excess amount), then the section 1248 shareholder's section 358 basis 
in the portion as determined under paragraph (c)(4) of this section (or 
whole share, if no division is required), as adjusted under Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c)(3), is reduced by the excess amount, but not below zero. 
To the extent the excess amount exceeds the section 358 basis in the 
portion (or whole share, if no division is required), the domestic 
distributing corporation must include that portion of the section 
1248(f) amount attributable to the portion of the share (or whole 
share, if no division is required) in gross income as a dividend. For 
an illustration of this rule, see paragraph (e) of this section, 
Example 2, and Sec.  1.367(a)-3(e)(8), Example 3.
    (4) Divided shares of stock--(i) Basis. The basis of a portion of a 
share of stock of the foreign distributed corporation created under 
paragraph (c)(2) of this

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section is the product of the section 1248 shareholder's section 358 
basis, as adjusted under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(3), in the share of stock 
multiplied by the ratio of the basis determined under section 362 
(taking into account any gain or deemed dividends recognized under 
section 367) of the property (section 362 basis) to which the portion 
relates, to the aggregate section 362 basis of all property received by 
the foreign distributed corporation in the section 361 exchange. For 
illustrations of this rule, see paragraph (e) of this section, Example 
2, and Sec.  1.367(a)-3(e)(8), Example 3.
    (ii) Fair market value. The fair market value of a portion of a 
share of stock of the foreign distributed corporation created under 
paragraph (c)(2) of this section is the product of the fair market 
value of the share of stock multiplied by the ratio of the fair market 
value of the property to which the portion relates to the aggregate 
fair market value of all property received by the foreign distributed 
corporation in the section 361 exchange. For illustrations of this 
rule, see paragraph (e) of this section, Example 2, and Sec.  1.367(a)-
3(e)(8), Example 3.
    (iii) Subsequent exchanges. For purposes of determining the gain 
realized on the sale or exchange of a share of stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation that has divided portions under paragraph 
(c)(2) of this section, the amount realized on the sale or exchange of 
the share will be allocated to each divided portion based on the 
relative fair market value of the property to which the portion relates 
as determined at the time of the reorganization.
    (iv) Duration of divided shares. Shares of stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation that are divided into portions under paragraph 
(c)(2) of this section must be divided so long as section 1248(a) would 
apply to a sale or exchange of the shares.
    (d) Attribution of all or a portion of section 1248(f) amount to 
certain stock of the foreign distributed corporation. This paragraph 
(d) applies if there is a new stock distribution for which an election 
under Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c)(1) is made. This paragraph (d) provides 
rules for attributing all or a portion, as applicable, of the section 
1248(f) amount with respect to the stock of each foreign corporation 
transferred in the section 361 exchange by the domestic distributing 
corporation to shares of stock, or to portions of shares of stock, as 
applicable, received in the foreign distributed corporation and 
distributed to one or more distributees that are section 1248 
shareholders with respect to the foreign distributed corporation. 
Paragraph (d)(1) of this section provides rules to attribute the 
applicable section 1248(f) amount among shares of stock of the foreign 
distributed corporation received by one or more distributees that are 
section 1248 shareholders. If shares of stock are divided into portions 
under paragraph (c)(2) of this section, paragraph (d)(2) of this 
section provides additional rules to attribute the applicable section 
1248 amount to portions of shares of stock received by one or more 
distributees that are section 1248 shareholders.
    (1) Attribution of all or a portion of section 1248(f) amount among 
shares of stock. With respect to one or more shares of stock of the 
foreign distributed corporation distributed to a distributee that is a 
section 1248 shareholder, the portion of the section 1248(f) amount 
with respect to the stock of the foreign corporation transferred in the 
section 361 exchange that is equal to the distributee's hypothetical 
section 1248 amount is attributed among those shares of stock of the 
foreign distributed corporation based on the ratio of the value of a 
share distributed to the distributee to the value of all shares of 
stock distributed to the distributee (attributable share amount).
    (2) Attribution of all or a portion of section 1248(f) amount to 
portions of a share of stock--(i) Single block of stock. If a single 
block of stock of the foreign corporation is transferred in the section 
361 exchange, the attributable share amount (as determined under 
paragraph (d)(1) of this section) is attributed to the portion of the 
share that relates to the single block of stock of the foreign 
corporation.
    (ii) Multiple blocks of stock. If multiple blocks of stock of the 
foreign corporation are transferred in the section 361 exchange, the 
attributable share amount (as determined under paragraph (d)(1) of the 
section) is attributed among the portions of the share that relate to 
such multiple blocks of stock of the foreign corporation. The portion 
of the attributable share amount that is attributable to a portion to 
which a block of stock relates is that amount that bears the same ratio 
that the section 1248(f) block amount with respect to that block of 
stock bears to the section 1248(f) amount with respect to the stock of 
the foreign corporation.
    (e) Examples. The rules of this section are illustrated by the 
following examples. See also Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(8), Example 3. For 
purposes of the examples, unless otherwise indicated: DP and DC are 
domestic corporations; X is a United States citizen; FP is a foreign 
corporation; CFC1, CFC2, and FA are controlled foreign corporations; 
each corporation has a single class of stock outstanding and uses the 
calendar year as its taxable year; each shareholder of a corporation 
owns a single block of stock in the corporation; DC owns Business A, 
which consists solely of property whose fair market value exceeds its 
basis and could satisfy the requirements of the active foreign trade or 
business exception under section 367(a)(3) and Sec.  1.367(a)-2T; DC 
owns no other assets and has no liabilities; the requirements in Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c)(5) are satisfied; no earnings and profits of a foreign 
corporation are described in section 1248(d); and none of the foreign 
corporations in the examples is a surrogate foreign corporation (within 
the meaning of section 7874) as a result of the transactions described 
in the examples because one or more of the conditions of section 
7874(a)(2)(B) is not satisfied.

    Example 1. Existing stock distribution under section 355(c)(1); 
gain recognition and adjustment to stock basis. (i) Facts. DP, FP, 
and X own 80%, 10%, and 10%, respectively, of the outstanding stock 
of DC. DP's DC stock has a $140x basis, $160x fair market value, and 
a 2-year holding period. DC wholly owns CFC1. DC's CFC1 stock has a 
$50x basis, $100x fair market value (therefore a gain of $50x), $25x 
of earnings and profits attributable to it for purposes of section 
1248, and a $25x section 1248 amount (computed as the lesser of $50x 
gain in the CFC1 stock and $25x of section 1248 earnings and 
profits), and a 3-year holding period. On December 31, year 3, DC 
distributes all of the CFC1 stock to DP, FP, and X on a pro-rata 
basis in a distribution to which section 355 applies. The fair 
market value of the CFC1 stock received by DP, FP, and X is $80x, 
$10x, and $10x, respectively. After the distribution, DP's stock in 
DC has a fair market value of $80x and DP's section 358 basis in the 
CFC1 stock is $70x (a pro rata portion, or 50%, of DP's $140x basis 
in the DC stock immediately before the distribution). See Sec.  
1.358-2(a)(iv).
    (ii) Result. (A) Under Sec.  1.367(e)-1(b)(1), DC must recognize 
$5x gain on the distribution of CFC1 stock to FP (10% of the $50x 
gain in the CFC1 stock). Under Sec.  1.367(b)-5(b)(1)(ii), DC must 
also recognize $5x gain on the distribution of CFC1 stock to X (10% 
of the $50x gain in the CFC1 stock). Of the aggregate $10x gain 
recognized by DC, $5x is recharacterized as a dividend under section 
1248(a), computed as 20% of the $25x section 1248 amount with 
respect to the CFC1 stock. See Sec.  1.1248-1 for additional 
consequences.
    (B) DC's distribution of CFC1 stock to DP is described in 
section 1248(f)(1) and Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(2) because the 
distribution is pursuant to section 355(c)(1) (an existing stock 
distribution). As a result, the general rule is that DC must include 
in gross income as a dividend the section 1248 amount with respect 
to the CFC1 stock distributed to DP, or $20x (computed as 80% of the 
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section 1248 amount). However, if DP and DC make the election under 
paragraph (b)(1) of this section, Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(2) will not 
apply to DC's distribution of CFC1 stock to DP. If DP and DC make 
the election, then:
    (1) Under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, for purposes of 
section 1248, immediately after the distribution DP will have a 3-
year holding period in the CFC1 stock, the same holding period DC 
had in the CFC1 stock at the time of the distribution.
    (2) Under paragraph (b)(3) of this section, DP's section 358 
basis in the CFC1 stock ($70x) is reduced by $10x, the amount by 
which DC's section 1248 amount with respect to the CFC1 stock ($20x) 
distributed to DP exceeds DP's postdistribution amount with respect 
to the CFC1 stock ($10x). Under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(c)(6), DP's 
postdistribution amount equals the amount that DP would include in 
gross income as a dividend under section 1248(a) if DP sold the CFC1 
stock immediately after the distribution, or $10x, which is computed 
as the lesser of the $10x gain in the CFC1 stock ($80x fair market 
value, less $70x basis) and $20x of section 1248 earnings and 
profits attributable to the CFC1 stock, taking into account DP's 3-
year holding period in the stock as required by paragraph (b)(2) of 
this section. As adjusted under paragraph (b)(3) of this section, 
DP's basis in the CFC1 stock is $60x ($70x basis, less $10x required 
basis reduction).
    Example 2. New stock distribution under section 361(c)(1); 
adjustment to stock basis. (i) Facts. DP wholly owns DC. DP's DC 
stock has a $180x basis and $200x fair market value. DC wholly owns 
CFC1 and CFC2. DC's CFC1 stock has a $70x basis, $100x fair market 
value (therefore a gain of $30x), $40x of earnings and profits 
attributable to it for purposes of section 1248, and a section 1248 
amount of $30x (computed as the lesser of the $30x gain in CFC1 
stock and $40x section 1248 earnings and profits). DC's CFC2 stock 
has a $130x basis, $100x fair market value (therefore a loss of 
$30x), $80x of earnings and profits attributable to it for purposes 
of section 1248, and a section 1248 amount of $0x (computed as the 
lesser of the $0x gain and $80x section 1248 earnings and profits). 
On December 31, Year 1, in a reorganization described in section 
368(a)(1)(F), DC transfers the CFC1 stock and the CFC2 stock to FA, 
a newly formed corporation, in exchange for 100 shares of FA stock. 
DC distributes the 100 shares of FA stock to DP. DC's transfer of 
the CFC1 stock and CFC2 stock to FA in exchange for FA stock 
qualifies as a section 361 exchange, and DC's distribution of the 
100 shares of FA stock to DP is pursuant to section 361(c)(1). DP 
exchanges its DC stock for the 100 shares of FA stock pursuant to 
section 354. Immediately after the transaction, DP wholly owns FA. 
DP and DC elect to apply the provisions of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) in 
accordance with Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(5). Pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(iii)(A), DP properly files a gain recognition agreement 
with respect to the CFC1 stock that satisfies the conditions of 
Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6) and 1.367(a)-8.
    (ii) Result. (A) DC does not recognize gain under Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(2) with respect to the transfer of the CFC1 stock to 
FA because the three conditions in Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(i), 
(e)(3)(ii), and (e)(3)(iii) are satisfied. First, Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(i) is satisfied because the requirements of Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c) are satisfied, including that an election is made to apply 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c). Second, the requirements under Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(ii) related to transfers of domestic stock are not 
applicable because CFC1 is a foreign corporation. Third, because DC 
owns all the stock of FA immediately after DC's receipt of the FA 
stock in the section 361 exchange but prior to, and without taking 
into account, DC's distribution of the FA stock to DP, for purposes 
of satisfying the requirements of Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii), DP 
properly files a gain recognition agreement with respect to the CFC1 
stock that satisfies the conditions of Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6) 
and 1.367(a)-8. Furthermore, DC is not required to recognize gain 
under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii), and DP is not required to reduce 
its $180x section 358 basis in the FA stock under Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c)(3), because the inside gain (within the meaning of Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(f)(5)) is $0x ($200x aggregate fair market value of CFC1 
stock and CFC2 stock, less $200x aggregate basis of CFC1 stock and 
CFC2 stock). In addition, DC is not required to include in income as 
a deemed dividend the $30x section 1248 amount with respect to the 
CFC1 stock under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) because immediately after 
DC's receipt of the FA stock in the section 361 exchange but prior 
to, and without taking into account, DC's distribution of the FA 
stock to DP, CFC1 and FA are controlled foreign corporations as to 
which DC is a section 1248 shareholder. See Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(b)(1)(ii)(A). With respect to the transfer of the CFC2 stock to 
FA, DC's section 1248 amount with respect to the CFC2 stock is $0x; 
therefore, Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) has no application.
    (B) Under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3), as a result of the section 
361(c)(1) distribution of the FA stock to DP (a new stock 
distribution), the general rule is that DC must include in gross 
income as a dividend the total section 1248(f) amount (defined in 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(c)(14)). The total section 1248(f) amount is $30x, 
the sum of the section 1248(f) amount (defined in Sec.  1.1248(f)-
1(c)(10)) with respect to the CFC1 stock ($30x) and CFC2 stock 
($0x). The section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC1 stock is 
the amount that DC would have included in income as a deemed 
dividend under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) with respect to the CFC1 
stock if the requirements under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii)(A) had 
not been satisfied ($30x), less the amount of gain recognized by DC 
under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2) that is allocable to the CFC1 stock 
under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(1) and treated as a dividend under section 
1248(a) ($0x). Similarly, the section 1248(f) amount with respect to 
the CFC2 stock is the amount that DC would have included in income 
as a deemed dividend under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) with respect to 
the CFC2 stock if the requirements under Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(b)(1)(ii)(A) had not been satisfied ($0x), less the amount of gain 
recognized by DC under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2) that is allocable to 
the CFC2 stock under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(e)(1) and treated as a 
dividend under section 1248(a) ($0x).
    (C) If, however, DP and DC make the election provided in 
paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the amount that DC is required to 
include in gross income as a dividend under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) 
(the total section 1248(f) amount of $30x) is reduced to the extent 
the section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC1 stock ($30x) and 
CFC2 stock ($0x) is attributable under paragraph (d) of this section 
to the shares of FA stock distributed to one or more distributees 
that are section 1248 shareholders of FA. The only distributee is 
DP, and DP is a section 1248 shareholder with respect to FA. If DP 
and DC elect to apply paragraph (c) of this section, then:
    (1) Under paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the portion of the 
section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC1 stock that is 
attributed to the shares of FA stock distributed to DP is equal to 
DP's hypothetical section 1248 amount (as defined in Sec.  
1.1248(f)-1(c)(4)) with respect to the CFC1 stock. Because DP is the 
only shareholder of DC, DP's hypothetical section 1248 amount equals 
the section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC1 stock ($30x). 
The $30x hypothetical section 1248 amount is attributed pro rata 
(based on relative values) among the 100 shares of FA stock 
distributed to DP, and the attributable share amount (as defined in 
paragraph (d)(1) of this section) is $.30x. Paragraph (d)(1) of this 
section has no application with respect to the CFC2 stock because 
there is no section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC2 stock.
    (2) If the shares of FA stock are divided into portions, the 
rules of paragraph (d)(2) of this section apply to attribute the 
attributable share amount ($.30x) to portions of shares of FA stock 
distributed to DP. Under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, the 
100 shares of FA stock are divided into two portions, one portion 
related to the single block of CFC1 stock and one portion related to 
the single block of CFC2 stock. Under paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this 
section, the attributable share amount of $.30x is attributed to the 
portion of the 100 shares of FA stock that relates to the single 
block of CFC1 stock. Thus, all of the $30x section 1248(f) amount 
with respect to the CFC1 stock is attributable to the 100 shares of 
FA stock.
    (3) Because the election under paragraph (c)(1) of this section 
is made, the total section 1248(f) amount ($30x) that DC is 
otherwise required to include in gross income as a dividend under 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) is reduced by $30x, the portion of the 
section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC1 stock that is 
attributable under paragraph (d) of this section to the shares of FA 
stock distributed to DP. Thus, the amount DC is required to include 
in gross income as a dividend under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) is $0x 
($30x less $30x).
    (4) Under paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section, the basis of each 
portion is the product of DP's section 358 basis in the share of FA 
stock multiplied by the ratio of the section 362 basis of the 
property (CFC1 stock or CFC2 stock, as applicable) to which the 
portion relates, to the aggregate section 362 basis of all property 
(CFC1 stock and CFC2 stock) received by FA in the section 361 
exchange. Under paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section, the fair 
market value of each portion is the product of the fair market value 
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share of FA stock multiplied by the ratio of the fair market value 
of the property (CFC1 stock or CFC2 stock, as applicable) to which 
the portion relates, to the aggregate fair market value of all 
property (CFC1 stock and CFC2 stock) received by FA in the section 
361 exchange. The section 362 basis of the CFC1 stock and CFC2 stock 
is $70x and $130x, respectively, for a total section 362 basis of 
$200x. The CFC1 stock and CFC2 stock each has a fair market value of 
$100x, for a total fair market value of $200x. Therefore, the 
portions attributable to the CFC1 stock have an aggregate basis of 
$63x ($180x multiplied by $70x/$200x) and fair market value of $100x 
($200x multiplied by $100x/$200x), resulting in aggregate gain in 
such portions of $37x (or $.37x per portion in each of the 100 
shares). The portions attributable to the CFC2 stock have an 
aggregate basis of $117x ($180x multiplied by $130x/$200x) and fair 
market value of $100x ($200x multiplied by $100x/$200x), resulting 
in aggregate losses in such portions of $17x (or $.17x per portion 
in each of the 100 shares).
    (5) Under Sec.  1.1248-8(b)(2)(iv), the $40x earnings and 
profits attributable to the single block of CFC1 stock are 
attributed to the portions of the 100 shares of FA stock that relate 
to the CFC1 stock. Similarly, the $80x of earnings and profits 
attributable to the single block of CFC2 stock are attributed to the 
portions of the 100 shares of the FA stock that relate to the CFC2 
stock. Thus, DP's postdistribution amount (defined in Sec.  
1.1248(f)-1(c)(6)) with respect to the portions of the shares of FA 
attributable to the CFC1 stock is $37x, the lesser of the aggregate 
gain in the portions attributable to the CFC1 stock of $37x 
(computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(4) of this Example 2) and the $40x 
earnings and profits attributable to such portions. Furthermore, 
DP's postdistribution amount with respect to the portions of the 
shares of FA attributable to the CFC2 stock is $0x, the lesser of 
the aggregate gain in the portions attributable to the CFC2 stock of 
$0x (computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(4) of this Example 2 to be an 
aggregate loss of $17x) and the $80x earnings and profits 
attributable to such portions.
    (6) Under paragraph (c)(3) of this section, DP's section 358 
basis in the portions of the 100 shares of FA stock attributable to 
the CFC1 stock ($63x, computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(4) of this 
Example 2) is reduced by the amount (if any) by which the section 
1248(f) amount attributable to such portions under paragraph (d) of 
this section ($30x, as computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(2) of this 
Example 2) exceeds DP's postdistribution amount with respect to such 
portions ($37x, computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(5) of this Example 2). 
Thus, there is no basis reduction in the portions of the 100 shares 
of FA stock attributable to the CFC1 stock. DP's section 358 basis 
in the portions of the 100 shares of FA stock attributable to the 
CFC2 stock is not reduced because the section 1248(f) amount 
attributable to such portions under paragraph (d) of this section is 
$0x (computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(2) of this Example 2), which 
equals DP's postdistribution amount with respect to such portions of 
$0x (as computed in paragraph (ii)(C)(5) of this Example 2).
    Example 3. Combined existing stock distribution and new stock 
distribution under sections 355(c)(1) and 361(c)(1). (i) Facts. DP 
owns all 100 outstanding shares of stock of DC. DP's DC stock has a 
$180x basis (each of the 100 shares having a basis of $18), $200x 
fair market value, and 2-year holding period. DC owns all 60 shares 
of the outstanding stock of CFC1; all such shares constitute a 
single block of stock. DC's CFC1 stock has a $50x basis, $60x fair 
market value, $30x of earnings and profits attributable to it for 
purposes of section 1248, a $10x section 1248 amount (computed as 
the lesser of $10x gain and $30x of section 1248 earnings and 
profits), and a 3-year holding period. DC also owns all 40 shares of 
the outstanding stock of CFC2; all such shares constitute a single 
block of stock. DC's CFC2 stock has a $30x basis, $40x fair market 
value, $20x of earnings and profits attributable to it for purposes 
of section 1248, and a $10x section 1248 amount (computed as the 
lesser of $10x gain and $20x of section 1248 earnings and profits). 
DC also owns Business A, which has a fair market value of $100x. On 
December 31, year 4, in a divisive reorganization described in 
section 368(a)(1)(D), DC transfers the CFC2 stock to CFC1 in 
exchange for 40 shares of newly issued CFC1 stock. DC's transfer of 
the CFC2 stock to CFC1 qualifies as a section 361 exchange. DC then 
distributes the 100 shares of CFC1 stock (60 shares held prior to 
the transaction and 40 shares received in the section 361 exchange) 
to DP in a transaction that qualifies under section 355. DP properly 
files a gain recognition agreement with respect to the CFC2 stock 
that satisfies the conditions of Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6) and 
1.367(a)-8. DP and DC properly make the elections provided in Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c)(5) and paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
    (ii) Result. (A) DC does not recognize gain under Sec.  
1.367(a)-3T(e)(2) with respect to the transfer of the CFC2 stock to 
CFC1 because the three conditions in Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(i), 
(e)(3)(ii), and (e)(3)(iii) are satisfied. First, Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(i) is satisfied because the requirements of Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c) are satisfied, including that an election is made to apply 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c). Second, the requirements under Sec.  1.367(a)-
3T(e)(3)(ii) related to transfers of domestic stock are not 
applicable because CFC2 is a foreign corporation. Third, because DC 
and DP own all the stock of CFC1 for purposes of satisfying the 
requirements of Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(3)(iii), DP properly files a 
gain recognition agreement with respect to the CFC2 stock that 
satisfies the conditions of Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6) and 
1.367(a)-8. See paragraph (ii)(G) of this example for the 
computation of the amount of gain subject to the gain recognition 
agreement. In addition, DC is not required to include in income as a 
dividend the $10x section 1248 amount with respect to the CFC2 stock 
under Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(i) because immediately after DC's 
receipt of the CFC1 stock in the section 361 exchange but prior to, 
and without taking into account, DC's distribution of the CFC1 stock 
to DP, CFC1 and CFC2 are controlled foreign corporations as to which 
DC is a section 1248 shareholder. See Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii)(A).
    (B) DC is not required to recognize gain under Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c)(2)(i) because DP, a control group member (as defined in Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(f)(1)), owns 100% of DC. DC is not required to recognize 
gain under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii) because the amount described 
in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii)(A) ($10x) does not exceed the amount 
described in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii)(B) ($40x). The $10x 
described in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii)(A) equals the product of the 
inside gain (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)) ($10x) multiplied by 
DP's ownership interest percentage (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(f)) (100%), reduced by the sum of the amounts in Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c)(2)(ii)(A)(1), (c)(2)(ii)(A)(2), and (c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) ($0x). 
Under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(5), the $10x of inside gain is the amount 
by which the aggregate fair market value of the section 367(a) 
property (CFC2 stock with a fair market value of $40x) exceeds the 
sum of the inside basis ($30x) of such property, and $0x (the 
product of the section 367(a) percentage (100%) multiplied by DC's 
deductible liabilities assumed by CFC1 ($0x)). Under Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(f)(4), the $30x inside basis equals the aggregate basis of the 
section 367(a) property transferred in the section 361 exchange 
($30x), increased by any gain or deemed dividends recognized by DC 
with respect to the section 367(a) property under section 367 ($0x). 
The $40x described in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii)(B) is the product 
of the section 367(a) percentage (100%) multiplied by the fair 
market value of the 40 shares of CFC1 stock received by DC in the 
section 361 exchange and distributed to DP ($40x).
    (C) Under section 358, DP must allocate the $180x basis in its 
100 shares of DC stock between the 100 shares of DC stock (fair 
market value of $100x) and the 100 shares of CFC1 stock (fair market 
value of $100x) held after the distribution based on the relative 
fair market values of the shares. Accordingly, after the allocation 
of the basis under section 358, but prior to the application of 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(3), the basis of DP's DC stock is $90x and the 
basis of DP's CFC1 stock is $90x. With respect to the $90x basis in 
the 100 shares of CFC1 stock, $36x is attributable to the 40 shares 
of CFC1 stock received by DC in the section 361 exchange ($90x 
multiplied by 40/100), and $54x is attributable to the 60 shares of 
CFC1 stock owned by DC prior to the section 361 exchange ($90x 
multiplied by 60/100). See Sec.  1.358-2(a)(2)(iv).
    (D) Pursuant to Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(3)(ii), any adjustment to 
DP's basis in the CFC1 stock required under Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c)(3)(i) can only be made with respect to the 40 shares of CFC1 
stock received by DC in the section 361 exchange. Under Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c)(3)(i)(A), DP must reduce its section 358 basis ($36x) 
in the 40 shares of CFC1 stock by $6x, the amount by which DP's 
attributable inside gain ($10x), reduced by the sum of the amounts 
in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(ii)(A)(1), (c)(2)(ii)(A)(2), and 
(c)(2)(ii)(A)(3) ($0x) (as computed in paragraph (ii)(B) of this 
Example 3) exceeds DP's outside gain (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(f)) ($4x). DP's $4x outside gain equals the product of the section 
367(a) percentage (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)) (100%) 
multiplied by the amount by which the fair market value ($40x) of 
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shares of CFC1 stock is greater than DP's section 358 basis in the 
stock ($36x). After the $6x reduction to stock basis required under 
Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(3), but before the application of Sec.  
1.1248(f)-2(c)(3), DP's basis in the 40 shares of CFC1 stock is 
$30x.
    (E) DC's distribution of the 40 shares of newly issued CFC1 
stock is subject to Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) (a new stock 
distribution). Except as provided in Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c), under 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) DC must include in gross income as a 
dividend the total section 1248(f) amount (as defined in Sec.  
1.1248(f)-1(c)(14)). The total section 1248(f) amount is $10x, the 
sum of the section 1248(f) amount (as defined in Sec.  1.1248(f)-
1(c)(10)) with respect to the stock of each foreign corporation 
transferred in the section 361 exchange. Only the CFC2 stock is 
transferred in the section 361 exchange; therefore, the total 
section 1248(f) amount is equal to the section 1248(f) amount with 
respect to the CFC2 stock ($10x). The $10x section 1248(f) amount 
with respect to the CFC2 stock is the amount that DC would have 
included in income as a deemed dividend under Sec.  1.367(b)-
4(b)(1)(i) with respect to the CFC2 stock if the requirements of 
Sec.  1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(ii)(A) had not been satisfied ($10x), reduced 
by the amount of gain recognized by DC under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2) 
allocable to the CFC2 stock and treated as a dividend under section 
1248(a) (in this case, $0x, as described in paragraph (ii)(B) of 
this Example 3).
    (F) However, because DC and DP (a section 1248 shareholder of 
CFC1 immediately after the distribution) elect to apply the 
provisions of Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(c) (as provided in Sec.  1.1248(f)-
2(c)(1)), the amount that DC is required to include in income as a 
dividend under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) ($10x total section 1248(f) 
amount as computed in paragraph (ii)(E) of this Example 3) is 
reduced by the sum of the portions of the section 1248(f) amount 
with respect to the CFC2 stock that is attributable (under the rules 
of Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(d)) to the 40 shares of CFC1 stock distributed 
to DP. As stated in the facts, the election is made to apply Sec.  
1.1248(f)-2(c).
    (1) Under paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the portion of the 
section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC2 stock that is 
attributed to the 40 shares of CFC1 stock distributed to DP is equal 
to DP's hypothetical section 1248 amount (as defined in Sec.  
1.1248(f)-1(c)(4)) with respect to the CFC2 stock. Because DP is the 
only shareholder of DC, DP's hypothetical section 1248 amount equals 
the section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC2 stock ($10x). 
The $10x hypothetical section 1248 amount is attributed pro rata 
(based on relative values) among the 40 shares of CFC1 stock 
distributed to DP, and the attributable share amount (as defined in 
paragraph (d)(1) of this section) is $.25x.
    (2) The 40 shares of CFC1 stock are not divided into portions 
under paragraph (c)(2) of this section because the only property 
transferred by DC to CFC1 is a single block of stock of CFC2. If the 
40 shares of CFC1 stock were required to be divided into portions, 
however, the rules of paragraph (d)(2) of this section apply to 
attribute the attributable share amount ($.25x) to portions of 
shares of CFC1 stock distributed to DP.
    (3) Because the election under paragraph (c)(1) of this section 
is made, the total section 1248(f) amount ($10x) that DC is 
otherwise required to include in gross income as a dividend under 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) is reduced by $10x, the portion of the 
section 1248(f) amount with respect to the CFC2 stock that is 
attributable under paragraph (d) of this section to the 40 shares of 
CFC1 stock distributed to DP. Thus, the amount DC is required to 
include in gross income as a dividend under Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(3) 
is $0x ($30x less $30x).
    (4) Under Sec.  1.1248-8(b)(2)(iv), the $20x earnings and 
profits attributable to the single block of CFC2 stock are 
attributed pro rata to the 40 shares of CFC1 stock. Thus, DP's 
postdistribution amount (defined in Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(c)(6)) with 
respect to the 40 shares of CFC1 stock attributable to the CFC2 
stock is $10x, the lesser of the aggregate gain in the 40 shares of 
CFC1 stock of $10x ($40x fair market value, less $30x section 358 
basis, as described in paragraph (ii)(D) of this Example 3) and the 
$20x earnings and profits attributable to such shares.
    (5) Under paragraph (c)(3) of this section, DP's section 358 
basis in the 40 shares of CFC1 stock ($30x) is reduced by the amount 
(if any) by which the section 1248(f) amount attributable to such 
shares under paragraph (d) of this section ($10x, as computed in 
paragraph (ii)(E) of this Example 3) exceeds DP's postdistribution 
amount with respect to such shares ($10x). Thus, there is no basis 
reduction in the 40 shares of CFC1 stock.
    (G) Pursuant Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6), the amount of gain subject 
to the gain recognition agreement entered into by DP with respect to 
the CFC2 stock is $10x, which is the product of DP's ownership 
interest percentage (100%) multiplied by the gain realized by DC in 
the 361 exchange prior to taking into account the application of any 
other provision of section 367 ($10x), reduced by the sum of the 
amounts described in Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e)(6)(i)(A), (e)(6)(i)(B), 
(e)(6)(i)(C), and (e)(6)(i)(D) ($0x).
    (H) DC's distribution of the 60 shares of CFC1 stock it held 
before the section 361 exchange is subject to Sec.  1.1248(f)-
1(b)(2) (an existing stock distribution); however, because DC and DP 
make the election provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, 
Sec.  1.1248(f)-1(b)(2) does not apply to the distribution.
    (1) Under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, for purposes of 
section 1248, DP will have a 3-year holding period in the 60 shares 
of CFC1 stock received, the same holding period that DC had in the 
60 shares of CFC1 stock.
    (2) Under paragraph (b)(3) of this section, DP's section 358 
basis in the 60 shares of CFC1 stock received ($54x, as computed in 
paragraph (ii)(C) of this Example 3) is reduced by $4x, the amount 
by which DC's section 1248 amount ($10x) with respect to the 60 
shares of CFC1 stock exceeds DP's postdistribution amount ($6x) with 
respect to the 60 shares of CFC1 stock. Under Sec.  1.1248(f)-
1(c)(6), DP's postdistribution amount with respect to the 60 shares 
of CFC1 stock equals the amount that DP would include in gross 
income as a dividend under section 1248(a) if DP sold the 60 shares 
of CFC1 stock immediately after the distribution, or $6x, which is 
computed as the lesser of the $6x gain in the such shares of CFC1 
stock ($60x fair market value, less $54x basis) and $30x of section 
1248 earnings and profits attributable to the CFC1 stock, taking 
into account DP's 3-year holding period in the stock as required by 
paragraph (b)(2) of this section. As adjusted under paragraph (b)(3) 
of this section, DP's basis in the 60 shares of CFC1 stock is $50x 
($54x basis, less $4x basis reduction).

    (f) Applicable cross-references. For rules relating to the 
attribution of earnings and profits to the stock of a foreign 
corporation following certain nonrecognition transactions, see Sec.  
1.1248-8. For rules relating to a transfer of property by a domestic 
corporation to a foreign corporation in a section 361 exchange that 
precedes a new stock distribution, see Sec.  1.367(a)-7. If the 
property transferred includes stock of a corporation, see also 
Sec. Sec.  1.367(a)-3T(e) and 1.367(b)-4. For other rules that may 
apply if a domestic corporation distributes the stock of a foreign 
corporation in a new stock distribution or an existing stock 
distribution satisfying the requirements of section 355, see Sec. Sec.  
1.367(b)-5(b)(1) and 1.367(e)-1.


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Par. 17. Section 1.1248(f)-3 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  1.1248(f)-3  Reasonable cause and effective/applicability dates.

    (a) Reasonable cause for failure to comply [Reserved]. For further 
guidance, see Sec.  1.1248(f)-3T(a).
    (b) Effective/applicability date--(1) General rule. Except as 
provided in paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of this section, Sec. Sec.  1.1248(f)-
1 and 1.1248(f)-2 apply to distributions occurring on or after April 
18, 2013.
    (2) Transactions described in Notice 87-64--(i) Gain not otherwise 
recognized. For distributions occurring on or after September 21, 1987, 
and before April 18, 2013, section 1248(f)(1) shall not apply to the 
extent the domestic distributing corporation recognizes gain with 
respect to the stock of the foreign distributed corporation as a result 
of the distribution under another provision of subtitle A of the 
Internal Revenue Code.
    (ii) Section 355 distributions. Taxpayers may apply the provisions 
of Sec.  1.1248(f)-2(b) to distributions occurring on or after 
September 21, 1987.
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Par. 18. Section 1.6038B-1 is amended by:
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1. Revising paragraph (c)(6).
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2. Revising paragraph (f)(3).
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3. Revising the paragraph heading and the first sentence of paragraph 
(g)(1).
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4. Adding paragraph (g)(5).

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    The addition and revisions read as follows:


Sec.  1.6038B-1  Reporting of certain transfers to foreign 
corporations.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (6) Transfers subject to section 367(a)(5)--(i) In general. This 
paragraph (c)(6) applies to a domestic corporation (U.S. transferor) 
that transfers section 367(a) property (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(f)(10)) to a foreign corporation in a section 361 exchange (as 
defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(8)) and to which the provisions of Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(c) apply. Paragraph (c)(6)(ii) of this section establishes 
the time and manner for the U.S. transferor to elect to apply the 
provisions of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c). Paragraph (c)(6)(iii) of this 
section establishes the manner for the U.S. transferor to satisfy the 
requirement of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(4).
    (ii) Election. The U.S. transferor elects to apply the provisions 
of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) by including a statement entitled, ``ELECTION TO 
APPLY EXCEPTION UNDER Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c),'' with its timely filed 
return (within the meaning of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(12)) for the taxable 
year during which the reorganization occurs and that includes the 
information described in paragraphs (c)(6)(ii)(A), (c)(6)(ii)(B), 
(c)(6)(ii)(C), (c)(6)(ii)(D), (c)(6)(ii)(E), (c)(6)(ii)(F), 
(c)(6)(ii)(G), and (c)(6)(ii)(H) of this section. See Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c)(5)(ii) for the statement required to be filed by a control group 
member (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(1)) or final distributee (as 
defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(d)).
    (A) The name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of each 
control group member and final distributee (if any), the foreign 
acquiring corporation, and in the case of a triangular reorganization 
(within the meaning of Sec.  1.358-6(b)(2)) the corporation that 
controls the foreign acquiring corporation, and the ownership interest 
percentage (as defined in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(7)) in the U.S. 
transferor of each control group member.
    (B) A calculation of the gain recognized (if any) by the U.S. 
transferor under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii), and the 
basis adjustments (if any) required to be made by each control group 
member under Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(3).
    (C) The date on which the U.S. transferor and each control group 
member or final distributee entered into the written agreement 
described in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(5)(iv).
    (D) The amount of any deductible liability (as defined by Sec.  
1.367(a)-7(f)(2)).
    (E) The fair market value (as defined by Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(3)) of 
property transferred to the foreign acquiring corporation in the 
section 361 exchange.
    (F) The inside basis (as defined by Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(4)).
    (G) The inside gain (as defined by Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(5)).
    (H) The section 367(a) percentage (as defined by Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(f)(9)).
    (iii) Agreement to amend U.S. transferor's tax return. The U.S. 
transferor complies with the requirement of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c)(4)(i) 
by attaching a statement to its timely filed return (within the meaning 
of Sec.  1.367(a)-7(f)(12)) for the taxable year in which the 
reorganization occurs, entitled ``STATEMENT UNDER Sec.  1.367(a)-
7(c)(4) FOR TRANSFERS OF ASSETS TO A FOREIGN CORPORATION IN A SECTION 
361 EXCHANGE.'' The statement must certify that if a significant amount 
of the section 367(a) property received by the foreign acquiring 
corporation from the U.S. transferor in the section 361 exchange is 
disposed of, directly or indirectly, in one or more related 
transactions described in paragraph (c)(6)(iii)(B) of this section 
occurring within the sixty (60) month period that begins on the date of 
distribution or transfer (within the meaning of Sec.  1.381(b)-1(b)), 
then the exception provided in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) will not apply to 
the section 361 exchange. Accordingly, the U.S. transferor will 
recognize the gain realized but not recognized in the section 361 
exchange, computed as if the exception provided in Sec.  1.367(a)-7(c) 
had never applied. A U.S. income tax return (or amended U.S. income tax 
return, as the case may be) for the year in which the reorganization 
occurred reporting the gain must be filed. If the section 361 exchange 
occurs in connection with a triangular reorganization (within the 
meaning of Sec.  1.358-6(b)(2)) and the corporation that controls the 
foreign acquiring corporation is foreign, an indirect disposition of 
the section 367(a) property includes the disposition by such 
controlling foreign corporation of the stock of the foreign acquiring 
corporation.
    (A) Disposition of a significant amount--(1) General rule. Except 
as provided in paragraphs (c)(6)(iii)(A)(2) and (c)(6)(iii)(A)(3) of 
this section, for purposes of this paragraph (c)(6)(iii), a disposition 
of a significant amount occurs if, in one or more related transactions, 
the foreign acquiring corporation disposes of an amount of the section 
367(a) property received from the U.S. transferor in the section 361 
exchange that is greater than 40 percent of the fair market value of 
all of the section 367(a) property transferred in the section 361 
exchange.
    (2) Exception for certain nonrecognition exchanges. Section 367(a) 
property that is subsequently transferred (retransferred property) 
pursuant to a nonrecognition provision is not treated as disposed of 
for purposes of paragraph (c)(6)(iii)(A)(1) of this section, provided 
such transfer satisfies, and is treated in a manner consistent with the 
principles underlying Sec.  1.367(a)-8(k). Thus, for example, if 
section 367(a) property is subsequently transferred to a foreign 
corporation in exchange solely for stock in a transaction described in 
section 351, such retransferred property is not treated as disposed of 
for purposes of paragraph (c)(6)(iii)(A)(1) of this section; in such a 
case, however, a subsequent disposition of either the retransferred 
property by the transferee foreign corporation, or of the stock of the 
transferee foreign corporation received in exchange for the 
retransferred property, is subject to the provisions of paragraph 
(c)(6)(iii)(A)(1) of this section.
    (3) Exception for dispositions occurring in the ordinary course of 
business. Dispositions of section 367(a) property described in section 
1221(a)(2) occurring in the ordinary course of business of the foreign 
acquiring corporation are not treated as disposed of for purposes of 
paragraph (c)(6)(iii)(A)(1) of this section.
    (B) Gain recognition transaction--(1) General rule. A transaction 
is described in this paragraph (c)(6)(iii)(B) if the transaction is 
entered into with a principal purpose of avoiding the U.S. tax that 
would have been imposed on the U.S. transferor on the disposition of 
the property transferred to the foreign acquiring corporation in the 
section 361 exchange. A disposition may have a principal purpose of tax 
avoidance even if the tax avoidance purpose is outweighed by other 
purposes when taken together.
    (2) Presumptive tax avoidance. For purposes of this paragraph 
(c)(6)(iii)(B), the principal purpose of the foreign acquiring 
corporation's disposition of a significant amount of the section 367(a) 
property within the two-year period that begins on the date of 
distribution or transfer (within the meaning of Sec.  1.381(b)-1(b)) 
(whether in a recognition or nonrecognition transaction) will be 
presumed to be the avoidance of the U.S. tax that would have been 
imposed on the U.S. transferor on the disposition of the property 
transferred to the foreign acquiring corporation in the section 361 
exchange. However, this presumption

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will not apply if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the 
Director of Field Operations, Large Business & International (or any 
successor to the roles and responsibilities of such person (Director) 
that the avoidance of U.S. tax was not a principal purpose of the 
disposition.
    (3) Interest. If additional tax is required to be paid as a result 
of a transaction described in paragraph (c)(6)(iii)(B) of this section, 
then interest must be paid on that amount at rates determined under 
section 6621 with respect to the period between the date prescribed for 
filing the U.S. transferor's income tax return for the year in which 
the reorganization occurs and the date on which the additional tax for 
that year is paid.
* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (3) Reasonable cause for failure to comply [Reserved]. For further 
guidance, see Sec.  1.6038B-1T(f)(3).
* * * * *
    (g) Effective/applicability dates. (1) Except as provided in 
paragraphs (g)(2) through (g)(5) of this section, this section applies 
to transfers occurring on or after July 20, 1998, except for transfers 
of cash made in tax years beginning on or before February 5, 1999 
(which are not required to be reported under section 6038B), and except 
for transfers described in paragraph (e) of this section, which applies 
to transfers that are subject to Sec. Sec.  1.367(e)-1(f) and 1.367(e)-
2(e). * * *
* * * * *
    (5) Paragraphs (c)(6) and (f)(3) of this section apply to transfers 
occurring on or after April 18, 2013. For guidance with respect to 
paragraphs (c)(6) and (f)(3) of this section before April 18, 2013, see 
26 CFR part 1 revised as of April 1, 2012.

PART 602--OMB CONTROL NUMBERS UNDER THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT

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Par. 19. The authority citation for part 602 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *

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Par. 20. In Sec.  602.101, the following entries are added in numerical 
order to the table in paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  602.101  OMB Control numbers.

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    (b) * * *

 
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   CFR part or section where identified and described       control No.
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1.367(a)-7..............................................       1545-2183
 
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1.367(a)-8..............................................       1545-2183
 
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1.1248(f)-2.............................................       1545-2183
 
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1.6038B-1...............................................       1545-2183
 
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Steven T. Miller,
Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement.
    Approved: February 15, 2013.
Mark J. Mazur,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Tax Policy).
[FR Doc. 2013-05700 Filed 3-18-13; 8:45 am]
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