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26 U.S.C. 997: Special subchapter C rulesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 26-INTERNAL REVENUE CODECHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES
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§997. Special subchapter C rules

For purposes of applying the provisions of subchapter C of chapter 1, any distribution in property to a corporation by a DISC or former DISC which is made out of previously taxed income or accumulated DISC income shall⁠—

(1)  be treated as a distribution in the same amount as if such distribution of property were made to an individual, and

(2)  have a basis, in the hands of the recipient corporation, equal to the amount determined under paragraph (1).

(Added Pub. L. 92–178, title V, § 501 , Dec. 10, 1971 , 85 Stat. 549 .)