C owns 60 shares and D owns 40 shares of Z Corporation, representing all of Zs outstanding
Question:
C owns 60 shares and D owns 40 shares of Z Corporation, representing all of Z’s outstanding shares. C and D are father and son. Z redeems all of C’s stocks. C stays on as Z’s president with compensation tied to Z’s profits.
a. This redemption is treated as a sale or exchange under 302(b)(3).
b. This redemption is dividend since C has not completed termination in his interest in Z because of the role as president.
c. None of the above.
C owns 60 shares and D owns 40 shares of Z Corporation, representing all of Z’s outstanding shares. C’s stock is entirely redeemed for a note. C is D’s father. D hates C.
a. This is a complete termination of interest under 302(b)(3).
b. This is a complete termination of interest under 302(b)(3) if a family waiver of attribution is obtained.
c. In all court circuits, the family hostility alone may prevent family attribution.
d. B and C.
e. None of the above.
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts