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Nonrecognition of Gain on Corporate Stock Issuance

IRC §1032

A corporation does not recognize gain or loss when it receives money or property in exchange for its own stock (including treasury stock) or options to buy/sell its stock.

Eligibility

Applies to corporations issuing their own equity in exchange for capital or services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Nonrecognition of Gain on Corporate Stock Issuance?

Applies to corporations issuing their own equity in exchange for capital or services.

How does the Nonrecognition of Gain on Corporate Stock Issuance work?

A corporation does not recognize gain or loss when it receives money or property in exchange for its own stock (including treasury stock) or options to buy/sell its stock.

What law authorizes the Nonrecognition of Gain on Corporate Stock Issuance?

The Nonrecognition of Gain on Corporate Stock Issuance is authorized under IRC §1032 of the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26, United States Code).

Statutory Text — IRC §1032

Source: Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, United States Code

§ 1032. Exchange of stock for property(a) Nonrecognition of gain or lossNo gain or loss shall be recognized to a corporation on the receipt of money or other property in exchange for stock (including treasury stock) of such corporation. No gain or loss shall be recognized by a corporation with respect to any lapse or acquisition of an option, or with respect to a securities futures contract (as defined in section 1234B), to buy or sell its stock (including treasury stock). (b) BasisFor basis of property acquired by a corporation in certain exchanges for its stock, see section 362. (Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 303; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, § 57(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 574; Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title IV, § 401(c)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–649.) Editorial Notes Amendments2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–554 inserted “, or with respect to a securities futures contract (as defined in section 1234B),” after “an option” in second sentence. 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–369 inserted provision that no gain or loss shall be recognized by a corporation with respect to any lapse or acquisition of an option to buy or sell its stock (including treasury stock). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 2000 AmendmentPub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(7) [title IV, § 401(j)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–651, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting section 1234B of this title and amending this section and sections 1091, 1092, 1223, 1233, 1234A, 1256 and 7701 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 21, 2000].” Effective Date of 1984 AmendmentPub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, § 57(b), July 18, 1984, 1984, 98 Stat. 574, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to options acquired or lapsed after the date of the enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984] in taxable years ending after such date.”