Section 267 of the IRC disallows a deduction on losses realized on the sale of property and a deduction for accrued expenses between a corporation and a controlling shareholder. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) does not include this disallowance provision.

Create an argument for allowing a loss on a sales transaction between a controlled corporation and shareholder when the transaction includes an independent appraisal and the loss is similar to losses incurred in arm's length transactions.

Provide an example of allowing such loss to support your argument.

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Answer Section 267 a 1 denies deductions from the proceeds of a sal... View the full answer