Some regulations require a taxpayer to include a statement on or with its return if it undertakes certain types of transactions. In some cases, these regulations require the taxpayer to submit detailed information about the particular transaction with its return. In other cases, the scope of the reporting requirement was unclear. The IRS and Treasury Department believe that it is not useful to require taxpayers to attach all of this information to their returns. Accordingly, these regulations simplify and clarify the reporting requirements under several provisions.

Some regulations require that all shareholders and security holders that receive stock or securities in certain distributions or exchanges file statements providing information about that distribution or exchange. See, e.g., §§1.355-5(b) and 1.368-3(b). The IRS and Treasury Department have determined that for most shareholders and security holders these statements are no longer necessary. Accordingly, these temporary regulations only require that a “significant holder” file such statement. In the case of stock, a significant holder is a holder of stock of a corporation if at the time of the distribution or exchange such holder owns at least: (1) 5% (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of such corporation if the stock owned by such holder is publicly traded, or (2) 1% (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of such corporation if the stock owned by such holder is not publicly traded. See, e.g., §§1.355-5T(b) and 1.368-3T(b). These regulations use the definition of publicly traded stock found elsewhere in the regulations. See, e.g., §§1.1092(d)-1(b), 1.1273-2(f) and 54.4975-7(b)(1)(iv).

In the case of securities, a significant holder is a holder of securities of a corporation if at the time of the distribution or exchange such holder owns securities with a basis of $1,000,000 or more.

As described in this preamble in paragraphs 2.A. and 2.B., certain regulations impose reporting requirements that are impediments to e-filing. The IRS and Treasury Department are issuing these temporary regulations to eliminate such impediments without altering the substantive requirements of the current regulations.

Some regulations require a taxpayer to include a statement on or with its return in order to make an election, or notify the IRS that the taxpayer is undertaking a transaction authorized by that provision. In the case of elections, the current regulations often require the taxpayer to sign such statement. In these circumstances, the requirement that the taxpayer sign the statement is an impediment to e-filing and superfluous. By signing the return, a taxpayer is attesting to the validity of the Form 1120 as well as all of the attachments. Accordingly, for these types of statements, the underlying regulations are amended to eliminate the requirement that such statements be signed.

Some regulations require that the taxpayer and another person sign a statement, and that the taxpayer include such jointly signed statement on or with its return. In some cases, the taxpayer is required to provide a copy of this statement, or other information, to the other person and that person is required to include such copy or information on or with its return.

These requirements are impediments to e-filing. However, in such cases, the joint signature requirement cannot simply be eliminated because, in the absence of that requirement, the taxpayer and the other person might take inconsistent positions. Therefore, these regulations amend the provisions with a joint signature requirement to require the taxpayer and the other person to include a statement on or with its return indicating that it has entered into an agreement with the other party addressing the substantive matters covered by the statement required under the current regulations. These agreements will contain the same information as the jointly signed statements required by the current regulations. Each party will be required to retain either the original or a copy of this agreement as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

Section 1561(a) provides that the component members of a controlled group of corporations are limited to using the amounts of the tax benefit items described therein in the same manner as if they were one corporation. Section 1561(a) generally provides that such amounts shall be divided equally among such members. However, section 1561(a) also provides that if such members adopt an apportionment plan, they are then permitted to allocate such amounts among themselves unequally. Section 1.1561-3(b) provides the mechanism by which such members may consent to an apportionment plan.

Section 1.1561-3(b) presents impediments to e-filing. However, the IRS and Treasury Department have determined that these impediments cannot be eliminated without also addressing certain substantive issues present in these regulations. Addressing these issues is beyond the scope of this project. Therefore, these issues will be addressed in separate guidance that the IRS and Treasury Department expect to publish later this year.

Certain of these regulations require taxpayers to provide in their reporting statement the fair market value and basis of assets or stock distributed or exchanged in a transaction. The IRS and Treasury Department recognize that, in some cases, a taxpayer may not conveniently be able to provide a precise valuation of property exchanged or distributed in a transaction that is not taxable in the current year. In those cases, for the purposes of these statements, the IRS and Treasury Department will accept a taxpayer’s good faith estimate of such fair market value.

Similarly, the IRS and Treasury Department recognize that there are occasionally situations where a taxpayer may not be able to precisely determine its basis in a taxable year in which that basis would not be relevant to determining the taxpayer’s taxable income. As in the case of fair market value, for purposes of these statements, the IRS and Treasury Department will in these situations accept a taxpayer’s good faith estimate of such basis.

In the case of a controlled group of corporations, §1.382-8 provides that, for purposes of determining the section 382 limitation, the value of the stock of each component member of the controlled group of which the loss corporation is a component member on the change date must be reduced by the value of the stock of any other component member that such component member directly owns immediately after an ownership change. However, the component member’s value may be increased by the amount of value that such other component member elects to restore.

The IRS and Treasury Department are aware that taxpayers generally elect to restore value from component members that are foreign corporations. The IRS and Treasury Department are also aware that taxpayers occasionally fail to make the election timely and must file a request for relief under §301.9100-1. Therefore, to reduce unnecessary elections and section 9100 requests, §1.382-8T(h)(2) will deem foreign component members to elect to restore full value to other component members under §1.382-8. Nevertheless, should such members not wish to restore the full amount of such value, they may elect not to restore all or part of such value. Further, a foreign component member that has items treated as connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States that it takes into account in determining its value under section 382(e)(3) is not subject to this deemed election.

The IRS and Treasury Department request comments regarding the scope and application of this deemed election to restore value.

The IRS and Treasury Department emphasize that although the amount of information that a taxpayer is required to include on or with its return has, in most cases, decreased, the taxpayer’s recordkeeping requirement remains unchanged. Certain of these regulations illustrate the type of information taxpayers are recommended to keep in order to substantiate their reporting position.

Contemporaneously with the issuance of these temporary regulations, the IRS and Treasury Department are releasing Rev. Proc. 2006-21, 2006-24 I.R.B. 1050, to remove e-filing impediments and reduce reporting requirements currently found in Rev. Proc. 89-56, 1989-2 C.B. 643, Rev. Proc. 90-39, 1990-2 C.B. 365, and Rev. Proc. 2002-32, 2002-1 C.B. 959. Each revenue procedure provides a method for consolidated taxpayers to request a specified consent or waiver from the Commissioner without submitting a request for a private letter ruling. In particular, Rev. Proc. 89-56 permits taxpayers to request a consent to use a 52-53 week tax year, Rev. Proc. 90-39 permits taxpayers to request a consent to change the method for allocating tax liability to members for earnings and profits purposes, and Rev. Proc. 2002-32 permits taxpayers to request a waiver of the 60-month limitation on reconsolidation.

These regulations also include a revision to §1.1502-35 that is not related to electronic filing or reporting requirements. The revision corrects an error in the determination of the time period during which suspended losses are reduced under that section. Specifically, these regulations provide that this time period ends on the day before the first date on which the subsidiary (and any successor) is not a member of the group.

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(b)(1) The question whether a distribution in redemption of stock of a shareholder is not essentially equivalent to a dividend under section 302(b)(1) depends upon the facts and circumstances of each case. One of the facts to be considered in making this determination is the constructive stock ownership of such shareholder under section 318(a). All distributions in pro rata redemptions of a part of the stock of a corporation generally will be treated as distributions under section 301 if the corporation has only one class of stock outstanding. However, for distributions in partial liquidation, see section 302(e). The redemption of all of one class of stock (except section 306 stock) either at one time or in a series of redemptions generally will be considered as a distribution under section 301 if all classes of stock outstanding at the time of the redemption are held in the same proportion. Distributions in redemption of stock may be treated as distributions under section 301 regardless of the provisions of the stock certificate and regardless of whether all stock being redeemed was acquired by the stockholders from whom the stock was redeemed by purchase or otherwise.

(2) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-2T(b)(2).

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(d) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-2T(d)(1).

Par. 4. Section 1.302-2T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (b)(1) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-2(a) through (b)(1).

(2) Unless paragraph (d) of §1.331-1T applies, every significant holder that transfers stock to the issuing corporation in exchange for property from such corporation must include on or with such holder’s return for the taxable year of such exchange a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.302-2T(b)(2) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT HOLDER OF THE STOCK OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF ISSUING CORPORATION].” If a significant holder is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(i) The fair market value and basis of the stock transferred by the significant holder to the issuing corporation; and

(ii) A description of the property received by the significant holder from the issuing corporation.

(3) Definitions. For purposes of this section:

(i) Significant holder means any person that, immediately before the exchange—

(A) Owned at least five percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the issuing corporation if the stock owned by such person is publicly traded; or

(B) Owned at least one percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the issuing corporation if the stock owned by such person is not publicly traded.

(ii) Publicly traded stock means stock that is listed on—

(A) A national securities exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f); or

(B) An interdealer quotation system sponsored by a national securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3).

(iii) Issuing corporation means the corporation that issued the shares of stock, some or all of which were transferred by a significant holder to such corporation in the exchange described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

(4) Cross reference. See section 6043 of the Code for requirements relating to a return by a liquidating corporation.

(c) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-2(c).

(d) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 5. Section 1.302-4 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and adding paragraph (h) to read as follows:

(a) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-4T(a).

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(h) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-4T(h)(1).

Par. 6. Section 1.302-4T is added to read as follows:

(a) The agreement specified in section 302(c)(2)(A)(iii) shall be in the form of a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(c)(2)(A)(iii) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER OR RELATED PERSON, AS THE CASE MAY BE], A DISTRIBUTEE (OR RELATED PERSON) OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION].” The distributee must include such statement on or with the distributee’s first return for the taxable year in which the distribution described in section 302(b)(3) occurs. If the distributee is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The distributee must represent in the statement—

(1) THE DISTRIBUTEE (OR RELATED PERSON) HAS NOT ACQUIRED, OTHER THAN BY BEQUEST OR INHERITANCE, ANY INTEREST IN THE CORPORATION (AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 302(c)(2)(A)(i)) SINCE THE DISTRIBUTION; and

(2) THE DISTRIBUTEE (OR RELATED PERSON) WILL NOTIFY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OF ANY ACQUISITION, OTHER THAN BY BEQUEST OR INHERITANCE, OF SUCH AN INTEREST IN THE CORPORATION WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ACQUISITION, IF THE ACQUISITION OCCURS WITHIN 10 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE DISTRIBUTION.

(b) through (g) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.302-4(b) through (g).

(h) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 7. Section 1.331-1 is amended by revising paragraph (d) and adding paragraph (f) to read as follows:

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(d) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.331-1T(d).

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(f) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.331-1T(f)(1).

Par. 8. Section 1.331-1T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (c) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.331-1(a) through (c).

(d) Reporting requirement—(1) General rule. Every significant holder that transfers stock to the issuing corporation in exchange for property from such corporation must include on or with such holder’s return for the year of such exchange the statement described in paragraph (d)(2) of this section unless—

(i) The property is part of a distribution made pursuant to a corporate resolution reciting that the distribution is made in complete liquidation of the corporation; and

(ii) The issuing corporation is completely liquidated and dissolved within one year after the distribution.

(2) Statement. If required by paragraph (d)(1) of this section, a significant holder must include on or with such holder’s return a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.331-1T(d) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT HOLDER OF THE STOCK OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF ISSUING CORPORATION].” If a significant holder is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(i) The fair market value and basis of the stock transferred by the significant holder to the issuing corporation; and

(ii) A description of the property received by the significant holder from the issuing corporation.

(3) Definitions. For purposes of this section:

(i) Significant holder means any person that, immediately before the exchange—

(A) Owned at least five percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the issuing corporation if the stock owned by such person is publicly traded; or

(B) Owned at least one percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the issuing corporation if the stock owned by such person is not publicly traded.

(ii) Publicly traded stock means stock that is listed on—

(A) A national securities exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f); or

(B) An interdealer quotation system sponsored by a national securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3).

(iii) Issuing corporation means the corporation that issued the shares of stock, some or all of which were transferred by a significant holder to such corporation in the exchange described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section.

(4) Cross reference. See section 6043 of the Code for requirements relating to a return by a liquidating corporation.

(e) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.331-1(e).

(f) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

(a) Statement filed by recipient corporation. If any recipient corporation received a liquidating distribution from the liquidating corporation pursuant to a plan (whether or not that recipient corporation has received or will receive other such distributions from the liquidating corporation in other tax years as part of the same plan) during the current tax year, such recipient corporation must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 332 BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A CORPORATION RECEIVING A LIQUIDATING DISTRIBUTION,” on or with its return for such year. If any recipient corporation is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The name and employer identification number (if any) of the liquidating corporation;

(2) The date(s) of all distribution(s) (whether or not pursuant to the plan) by the liquidating corporation during the current tax year;

(3) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the liquidation, of all of the assets of the liquidating corporation that have been or will be transferred to any recipient corporation;

(4) The date and control number of any private letter ruling(s) issued by the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the liquidation;

(5) The following representation: THE PLAN OF COMPLETE LIQUIDATION WAS ADOPTED ON [INSERT DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)]; and

(6) A representation by such recipient corporation either that—

(i) THE LIQUIDATION WAS COMPLETED ON [INSERT DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)]; or

(ii) THE LIQUIDATION IS NOT COMPLETE AND THE TAXPAYER HAS TIMELY FILED [INSERT EITHER FORM 952, “Consent To Extend the Time to Assess Tax Under Section 332(b),” OR NUMBER AND NAME OF THE SUCCESSOR FORM].

(b) Filings by the liquidating corporation. The liquidating corporation must timely file Form 966, “Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation,” (or its successor form) and its final Federal corporate income tax return. See also section 6043 of the Code.

(c) Definitions. For purposes of this section:

(1) Plan means the plan of complete liquidation within the meaning of section 332.

(2) Recipient corporation means the corporation described in section 332(b)(1).

(3) Liquidating corporation means the corporation that makes a distribution of property to a recipient corporation pursuant to the plan.

(4) Liquidating distribution means a distribution of property made by the liquidating corporation to a recipient corporation pursuant to the plan.

(d) Substantiation information. Under §1.6001-1(e), taxpayers are required to retain their permanent records and make such records available to any authorized Internal Revenue Service officers and employees. In connection with a liquidation described in this section, these records should specifically include information regarding the amount, basis, and fair market value of all distributed property, and relevant facts regarding any liabilities assumed or extinguished as part of such liquidation.

(e) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 11. Section 1.338-0 is amended by revising the entry for §1.338-10(a)(4)(iii) and adding entries for §1.338-10(c) and §1.338-10T to read as follows:

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(iii) [Reserved]

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(c) [Reserved]

(a)(1) through (a)(4)(ii) [Reserved]

(iii) Procedure for filing a combined return.

(a)(4)(iv) through (b) [Reserved]

(c) Effective date.

(1) Applicability date.

(2) Expiration date.

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Par. 12. Section 1.338-10 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(4)(iii) and adding paragraph (c) to read as follows:

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(iii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.338-10T(a)(4)(iii).

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(c) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.338-10T(c)(1).

Par. 13. Section 1.338-10T is added to read as follows:

(a)(1) through (a)(4)(ii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.338-10(a)(1) through (a)(4)(ii).

(iii) Procedure for filing a combined return. A combined return is made by filing a single corporation income tax return in lieu of separate deemed sale returns for all targets required to be included in the combined return. The combined return reflects the deemed asset sales of all targets required to be included in the combined return. If the targets included in the combined return constitute a single affiliated group within the meaning of section 1504(a), the income tax return is signed by an officer of the common parent of that group. Otherwise, the return must be signed by an officer of each target included in the combined return. Rules similar to the rules in §1.1502-75(j) apply for purposes of preparing the combined return. The combined return must include a statement entitled, “ELECTION TO FILE A COMBINED RETURN UNDER SECTION 338(h)(15).” The statement must include—

(A) The name, address, and employer identification number of each target required to be included in the combined return; and

(B) The following declaration: EACH TARGET IDENTIFIED IN THIS ELECTION TO FILE A COMBINED RETURN CONSENTS TO THE FILING OF A COMBINED RETURN.

(a)(4)(iv) through (b) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.338-10(a)(4)(iv) through (b).

(c) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

(a) Significant transferor. Every significant transferor must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.351-3T(a) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT TRANSFEROR,” on or with such transferor’s income tax return for the taxable year of the section 351 exchange. If a significant transferor is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The name and employer identification number (if any) of the transferee corporation;

(2) The date(s) of the transfer(s) of assets;

(3) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the exchange, of the property transferred by such transferor in the exchange; and

(4) The date and control number of any private letter ruling(s) issued by the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the section 351 exchange.

(b) Transferee corporation. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, every transferee corporation must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.351-3T(b) BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A TRANSFEREE CORPORATION,” on or with its income tax return for the taxable year of the exchange. If the transferee corporation is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of every significant transferor;

(2) The date(s) of the transfer(s) of assets;

(3) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the exchange, of all of the property received in the exchange; and

(4) The date and control number of any private letter ruling(s) issued by the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the section 351 exchange.

(c) Exception for certain transferee corporations. The transferee corporation is not required to file a statement under paragraph (b) of this section if all of the information that would be included in the statement described in paragraph (b) of this section is included in any statement(s) described in paragraph (a) of this section that is attached to the same return for the same section 351 exchange.

(d) Definitions. For purposes of this section:

(1) Significant transferor means a person that transferred property to a corporation and received stock of the transferee corporation in an exchange described in section 351 if, immediately after the exchange, such person—

(i) Owned at least five percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the transferee corporation if the stock owned by such person is publicly traded, or

(ii) Owned at least one percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the transferee corporation if the stock owned by such person is not publicly traded.

(2) Publicly traded stock means stock that is listed on—

(i) A national securities exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f); or

(ii) An interdealer quotation system sponsored by a national securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3).

(e) Substantiation information. Under §1.6001-1(e), taxpayers are required to retain their permanent records and make such records available to any authorized Internal Revenue Service officers and employees. In connection with the exchange described in this section, these records should specifically include information regarding the amount, basis, and fair market value of all transferred property, and relevant facts regarding any liabilities assumed or extinguished as part of such exchange.

(f) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 16. Section 1.355-0 is amended by removing the entry for §1.355-5 and adding an entry for §1.355-5T.

The revision and addition read as follows:

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(a) Distributing corporation—(1) In general. Every corporation that makes a distribution (the distributing corporation) of stock or securities of a controlled corporation, as described in section 355 (or so much of section 356 as relates to section 355), must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.355-5T(a) BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION,” on or with its return for the year of the distribution. If the distributing corporation is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(i) The name and employer identification number (if any) of the controlled corporation;

(ii) The name and taxpayer identification number (if any) of every significant distributee;

(iii) The date of the distribution of the stock or securities of the controlled corporation;

(iv) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the distribution or exchange, of the stock, securities, or other property (including money) distributed by the distributing corporation in the transaction; and

(v) The date and control number of any private letter ruling(s) issued by the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the transaction.

(2) Special rule when an asset transfer precedes a stock distribution. If the distributing corporation transferred property to the controlled corporation in a transaction described in section 351 or 368, as part of a plan to then distribute the stock or securities of the controlled corporation in a transaction described in section 355 (or so much of section 356 as relates to section 355), then, unless paragraph (a)(1)(v) of this section applies, the distributing corporation must also include on or with its return for the year of the distribution the statement required by §1.351-3T(a) or 1.368-3T(a). If the distributing corporation is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include the statement required by §1.351-3T(a) or 1.368-3T(a) on or with its return.

(b) Significant distributee. Every significant distributee must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.355-5T(b) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT DISTRIBUTEE,” on or with such distributee’s return for the year in which such distribution is received. If a significant distributee is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The names and employer identification numbers (if any) of the distributing and controlled corporations;

(2) The date of the distribution of the stock or securities of the controlled corporation; and

(3) The aggregate basis, determined immediately before the exchange, of any stock or securities transferred by the significant distributee in the exchange, and the aggregate fair market value, determined immediately before the distribution or exchange, of the stock, securities or other property (including money) received by the significant distributee in the distribution or exchange.

(c) Definitions. For purposes of this section:

(1) Significant distributee means—

(i) A holder of stock of a distributing corporation that receives, in a transaction described in section 355 (or so much of section 356 as relates to section 355), stock of a corporation controlled by the distributing corporation if, immediately before the distribution or exchange, such holder—

(A) Owned at least five percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the distributing corporation if the stock owned by such holder is publicly traded; or

(B) Owned at least one percent (by vote or value) of the stock of the distributing corporation if the stock owned by such holder is not publicly traded; or

(ii) A holder of securities of a distributing corporation that receives, in a transaction described in section 355 (or so much of section 356 as relates to section 355), stock or securities of a corporation controlled by the distributing corporation if, immediately before the distribution or exchange, such holder owned securities in such distributing corporation with a basis of $1,000,000 or more.

(2) Publicly traded stock means stock that is listed on—

(i) A national securities exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f); or

(ii) An interdealer quotation system sponsored by a national securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3).

(d) Substantiation information. Under §1.6001-1(e), taxpayers are required to retain their permanent records and make such records available to any authorized Internal Revenue Service officers and employees. In connection with the distribution or exchange described in this section, these records should specifically include information regarding the amount, basis, and fair market value of all property distributed or exchanged, and relevant facts regarding any liabilities assumed or extinguished as part of such distribution or exchange.

(e) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

(a) Parties to the reorganization. The plan of reorganization must be adopted by each of the corporations that are parties thereto. Each such corporation must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.368-3T(a) BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A CORPORATION A PARTY TO A REORGANIZATION,” on or with its return for the taxable year of the exchange. If any such corporation is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. However, it is not necessary for any taxpayer to include more than one such statement on or with the same return for the same reorganization. The statement must include—

(1) The names and employer identification numbers (if any) of all such parties;

(2) The date of the reorganization;

(3) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the exchange, of the assets, stock or securities of the target corporation transferred in the transaction; and

(4) The date and control number of any private letter ruling(s) issued by the Internal Revenue Service in connection with this reorganization.

(b) Significant holders. Every significant holder, other than a corporation a party to the reorganization, must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.368-3T(b) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT HOLDER,” on or with such holder’s return for the taxable year of the exchange. If a significant holder is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The names and employer identification numbers (if any) of all of the parties to the reorganization;

(2) The date of the reorganization; and

(3) The fair market value, determined immediately before the exchange, of all the stock or securities of the target corporation held by the significant holder that is transferred in the transaction and such holder’s basis, determined immediately before the exchange, in the stock or securities of such target corporation.

(c) Definitions. For purposes of this section:

(1) Significant holder means—

(i) A holder of stock of the target corporation that receives stock or securities in an exchange described in section 354 (or so much of section 356 as relates to section 354) if, immediately before the exchange, such holder—

(A) Owned at least five percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the target corporation if the stock owned by such holder is publicly traded; or

(B) Owned at least one percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the target corporation if the stock owned by such holder is not publicly traded; or

(ii) A holder of securities of the target corporation that receives stock or securities in an exchange described in section 354 (or so much of section 356 as relates to section 354) if, immediately before the exchange, such holder owned securities in such target corporation with a basis of $1,000,000 or more.

(2) Publicly traded stock means stock that is listed on—

(i) A national securities exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f); or

(ii) An interdealer quotation system sponsored by a national securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3).

(d) Substantiation information. Under §1.6001-1(e), taxpayers are required to retain their permanent records and make such records available to any authorized Internal Revenue Service officers and employees. In connection with the reorganization described in this section, these records should specifically include information regarding the amount, basis, and fair market value of all transferred property, and relevant facts regarding any liabilities assumed or extinguished as part of such reorganization.

(e) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 21. Section 1.381(b)-1 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(3) and adding paragraph (e) to read as follows:

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(3) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.381(b)-1T(b)(3).

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(e) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.381(b)-1T(e)(1).

Par. 22. Section 1.381(b)-1T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (b)(2) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.381(b)-1(a) through (b)(2).

(3) Election—(i) Content of statements. The statements referred to in paragraph (b)(2) of §1.381(b)-1 must be entitled, “ELECTION OF DATE OF DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO §1.381(b)-1(b)(2),” and must include: [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF DISTRIBUTOR OR TRANSFEROR CORPORATION] AND [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF ACQUIRING CORPORATION] ELECT TO DETERMINE THE DATE OF DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSFER UNDER §1.381(b)-1(b)(2). SUCH DATE IS [INSERT DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)].

(ii) Filing of statements. One statement must be included on or with the timely filed Federal income tax return of the distributor or transferor corporation for its taxable year ending with the date of distribution or transfer. An identical statement must be included on or with the timely filed Federal income tax return of the acquiring corporation for its first taxable year ending after that date. If the distributor or transferor corporation, or the acquiring corporation, is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return.

(b)(4) through (d) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.381(b)-1(b)(4) through (d).

(e) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 23. Section 1.382-1 is amended by:

1. Revising the entry for §1.382-2T(a)(2)(ii).

2. Revising the entry for §1.382-8(c)(2).

3. Redesignating the entry for §1.382-8(e)(4) as the entry for §1.382-8(e)(5).

4. Adding entries for paragraphs (e)(4) and (j)(4) of §1.382-8.

5. Revising the entry for paragraph (h), and removing the entries for paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2) and (h)(3), of §1.382-8.

6. Adding entries for §1.382-8T.

7. Removing the entry for §1.382-11.

8. Adding entries for §1.382-11T.

The additions and revisions read as follows:

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(ii) [Reserved]

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(2) [Reserved]

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(4) [Reserved]

(5) Predecessor and successor corporation.

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(h) [Reserved]

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(4) [Reserved]

(a) through (c)(1) [Reserved]

(c)(2) Restoration of value.

(c)(3) through (e)(3) [Reserved]

(e)(4) Foreign component member.

(i) In general.

(ii) Exception.

(e)(5) through (g) [Reserved]

(h) Time and manner of filing election to restore.

(1) Statements required.

(i) Filing by loss corporation.

(ii) Filing by electing member.

(iii) Agreement.

(2) Special rule for foreign component members.

(i) Deemed election to restore full value.

(ii) Election not to restore full value.

(iii) Agreement.

(3) Revocation of election.

(i) through (j)(3) [Reserved]

(j)(4) Effective date.

(i) Applicability date.

(ii) Expiration date.

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(a) Information statement required.

(b) Effective date.

(1) Applicability date.

(2) Expiration date.

Par. 24. Section 1.382-2T is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a)(2)(ii) to read as follows:

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(ii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-11T(a).

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Par. 25. Section 1.382-8 is amended as follows:

1. Revising paragraphs (c)(2) and (h).

2. Redesignating paragraph (e)(4) as paragraph (e)(5).

3. Adding new paragraphs (e)(4) and (j)(4).

The additions and revisions read as follows:

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(2) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8T(c)(2).

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(4) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8T(e)(4).

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(h) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8T(h).

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(4) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8T(j)(4)(i).

Par. 26. Section 1.382-8T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (c)(1) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8(a) through (c)(1).

(2) Restoration of value. After the value of the stock of each component member is reduced pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of §1.382-8, the value of the stock of each component member is increased by the amount of value, if any, restored to the component member by another component member (the electing member) pursuant to this paragraph (c)(2). The electing member may elect (or may be deemed to elect under paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this section in the case of a foreign component member) to restore value to another component member in an amount that does not exceed the lesser of—

(i) The sum of—

(A) The value, determined immediately before the ownership change, of the electing member’s stock (after adjustment under paragraph (c)(1) of §1.382-8 and before any restoration of value under this paragraph (c)(2)); plus

(B) Any amount of value restored to the electing member by another component member under this paragraph (c)(2); or

(ii) The value, determined immediately before any ownership change, of the electing member’s stock (without regard to any adjustment under this section) that is directly owned by the other component member immediately after the ownership change.

(c)(3) through (e)(3) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8(c)(3) through (e)(3).

(4) Foreign component member—(i) In general. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(4)(ii) of this section, foreign component member means a component member that is a foreign corporation.

(ii) Exception. A foreign component member shall not include a foreign corporation that has items treated as connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States that it takes into account in determining its value pursuant to section 382(e)(3).

(e)(5) through (g) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8(e)(5) through (g).

(h) Time and manner of filing election to restore—(1) Statements required—

(i) Filing by loss corporation. The election to restore value described in paragraph (c)(2) of this section must be in the form set forth in this paragraph (h)(1)(i). It must be filed by the loss corporation by including a statement on or with its income tax return for the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs (or with an amended return for that year filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of the income tax return of any component member with respect to the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs). The common parent of a consolidated group must make the election on behalf of the group. The election is made in the form of a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.382-8T(h)(1) TO ELECT TO RESTORE ALL OR PART OF THE VALUE OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF THE ELECTING MEMBER] TO [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF THE CORPORATION TO WHICH VALUE IS RESTORED].” The statement must include the amount of the value being restored and must also indicate that an agreement signed and dated by both parties, as described in paragraph (h)(1)(iii) of this section, has been entered into. Each such party must retain either the original or a copy of this agreement as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

(ii) Filing by electing member. An electing member must include a statement identical to the one described in paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this section on or with its income tax return (or with an amended return for that year filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of the income tax return of any component member with respect to the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs) (if any) for the taxable year which includes the change date in connection with which the election described in paragraph (c)(2) of this section is made. If the electing member is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. It is not necessary for the electing member (or the United States shareholder, as the case may be) to include this statement on or with its return if the loss corporation includes an identical statement on or with the same return for the same election.

(iii) Agreement. Both the electing member and the corporation to which value is restored must sign and date an agreement. The agreement must—

(A) Identify the change date for the loss corporation in connection with which the election is made;

(B) State the value of the electing member’s stock (without regard to any adjustment under paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(3), (c)(4) and (c)(5) of §1.382-8 and paragraph (c)(2) of this section) immediately before the ownership change;

(C) State the amount of any reduction required under paragraph (c)(1) of §1.382-8 with respect to stock of the electing member that is owned directly or indirectly by the corporation to which value is restored;

(D) State the amount of value that the electing member elects to restore to the corporation; and

(E) State whether the value of either component member’s stock was adjusted pursuant to paragraph (c)(4) of §1.382-8.

(2) Special rule for foreign component members—(i) Deemed election to restore full value. Unless the election described in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this section is made for a foreign component member, each foreign component member of the controlled group is deemed to have elected to restore to each other component member the maximum value allowable under paragraph (c)(2) of this section, taking into account the limitations of §1.382-8.

(ii) Election not to restore full value. (A) A loss corporation may elect to reduce the amount of value restored from a foreign component member (the electing foreign component member) to another component member under paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this section in the form set forth in this paragraph (h)(2)(ii). It must be filed by the loss corporation by including a statement on or with its income tax return for the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs (or with an amended return for that year filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of the income tax return of any component member with respect to the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs). The common parent of a consolidated group must make the election on behalf of the group. The election is made in the form of a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.382-8T(h)(2)(ii) TO ELECT NOT TO RESTORE FULL VALUE OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF ELECTING FOREIGN COMPONENT MEMBER] TO [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF THE CORPORATION TO WHICH SUCH VALUE IS NOT TO BE RESTORED].” The statement must include the amount of the value not being restored and must also indicate that an agreement signed and dated by both parties, as described in paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this section, has been entered into. Each such party must retain either the original or a copy of the agreement as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

(B) An electing foreign component member must include a statement identical to the one described in paragraph (h)(2)(ii)(A) of this section on or with its income tax return (or with an amended return for that year filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of the income tax return of any component member with respect to the taxable year in which the ownership change occurs) (if any) for the taxable year which includes the change date in connection with which the election described in paragraph (h)(2)(ii)(A) of this section is made. If the electing foreign component member is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. It is not necessary for the electing foreign component member (or United States shareholder, as the case may be) to include this statement on or with its return if the loss corporation includes an identical statement on or with the same return for the same election.

(iii) Agreement. Both the electing foreign component member and the corporation to which full value is not restored must sign and date an agreement. The agreement must—

(A) Identify the change date for the loss corporation in connection with which the election is made;

(B) State the value of the electing foreign component member’s stock (without regard to any adjustment under paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(3), (c)(4) and (c)(5) of §1.382-8 and paragraph (c)(2) of this section) immediately before the ownership change;

(C) State the amount of any reduction required under paragraph (c)(1) of §1.382-8 with respect to stock of the electing foreign component member that is owned directly or indirectly by the corporation to which value is not restored;

(D) State the amount of value that the electing foreign component member elects not to restore to the corporation; and

(E) State whether the value of either component member’s stock was adjusted pursuant to paragraph (c)(4) of §1.382-8.

(3) Revocation of election. An election (other than the deemed election described in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this section) made under this section is revocable only with the consent of the Commissioner.

(i) through (j)(3) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.382-8(i) through (j)(3).

(4) Effective date—(i) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

(a) Information statement required. A loss corporation must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.382-11T(a) BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF TAXPAYER], A LOSS CORPORATION,” on or with its income tax return for each taxable year that it is a loss corporation in which an owner shift, equity structure shift or other transaction described in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of §1.382-2T occurs. The statement must include the date(s) of any owner shifts, equity structure shifts, or other transactions described in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of §1.382-2T, the date(s) on which any ownership change(s) occurred, and the amount of any attributes described in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of §1.382-2 that caused the corporation to be a loss corporation. A loss corporation may also be required to include certain elections on this statement, including—

(1) An election made under §1.382-2T(h)(4)(vi)(B) to disregard the deemed exercise of an option if the actual exercise of that option occurred within 120 days of the ownership change; and

(2) An election made under §1.382-6(b)(2) to close the books of the loss corporation for purposes of allocating income and loss to periods before and after the change date for purposes of section 382.

(b) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

(a) Distributions and exchanges; significant holders of stock or securities. Every significant holder must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.1081-11T(a) BY [INSERT NAME AND TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SIGNIFICANT HOLDER,” on or with such holder’s income tax return for the taxable year in which the distribution or exchange occurs. If a significant holder is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The name and employer identification number (if any) of the corporation from which the stock, securities, or other property (including money) was received by such significant holder;

(2) The aggregate basis, determined immediately before the exchange, of any stock or securities transferred by the significant holder in the exchange, and the aggregate fair market value, determined immediately before the distribution or exchange, of the stock, securities or other property (including money) received by the significant holder in the distribution or exchange; and

(3) The date of the distribution or exchange.

(b) Distributions and exchanges; corporations subject to Commission orders. Each corporation which is a party to a distribution or exchange made pursuant to an order of the Commission must include on or with its income tax return for its taxable year in which the distribution or exchange takes place a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.1081-11T(b) BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A DISTRIBUTING OR EXCHANGING CORPORATION.” If the distributing or exchanging corporation is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The date and control number of the Commission order, pursuant to which the distribution or exchange was made;

(2) The names and taxpayer identification numbers (if any) of the significant holders;

(3) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the distribution or exchange, of the stock, securities, or other property (including money) transferred in the distribution or exchange; and

(4) The date of the distribution or exchange.

(c) Sales by members of system groups. Each system group member must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT PURSUANT TO §1.1081-11T(c) BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IF ANY) OF TAXPAYER], A SYSTEM GROUP MEMBER,” on or with its income tax return for the taxable year in which the sale is made. If any system group member is a controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957), each United States shareholder (within the meaning of section 951(b)) with respect thereto must include this statement on or with its return. The statement must include—

(1) The dates and control numbers of all relevant Commission orders;

(2) The aggregate fair market value and basis, determined immediately before the sale, of all stock or securities sold; and

(3) The date of the sale.

(d) Definitions. (1) For purposes of this section, Commission means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(2) For purposes of this section, significant holder means a person that receives stock or securities from a corporation (the distributing corporation) pursuant to an order of the Commission, if, immediately before the transaction, such person—

(i) In the case of stock—

(A) Owned at least five percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the distributing corporation if the stock owned by such person is publicly traded, or

(B) Owned at least one percent (by vote or value) of the total outstanding stock of the distributing corporation if the stock owned by such person is not publicly traded; or

(ii) In the case of securities, owned securities of the distributing corporation with a basis of $1,000,000 or more.

(3) Publicly traded stock means stock that is listed on—

(i) A national securities exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f); or

(ii) An interdealer quotation system sponsored by a national securities association registered under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3).

(4) For purposes of paragraph (b) of this section, exchange means exchange, expenditure, or investment.

(5) For purposes of paragraph (c) of this section, system group member means each corporation which is a member of a system group and which, pursuant to an order of the Commission, sells stock or securities received upon an exchange (pursuant to an order of the Commission) and applies the proceeds derived therefrom in retirement or cancellation of its own stock or securities.

(e) Substantiation information. Under §1.6001-1(e), taxpayers are required to retain their permanent records and make such records available to any authorized Internal Revenue Service officers and employees. In connection with the distribution or exchange described in this section, these records should specifically include information regarding the amount, basis, and fair market value of all property distributed or exchanged, and relevant facts regarding any liabilities assumed or extinguished as part of such distribution or exchange.

(f) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 31. Section 1.1221-2 is amended by revising paragraph (e)(2)(iv) and adding paragraphs (i) through (j) to read as follows:

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(iv) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1221-2T(e)(2)(iv).

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(i) through (j) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1221-2T(i) through (j)(1).

Par. 32. Section 1.1221-2T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (e)(2)(iii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1221-2(a) through (e)(2)(iii).

(iv) Making and revoking the election. Unless the Commissioner otherwise prescribes, the election described in paragraph (e)(2) of §1.1221-2 must be made in a separate statement that provides, “[INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF COMMON PARENT] HEREBY ELECTS THE APPLICATION OF §1.1221-2(e)(2) (THE SEPARATE-ENTITY APPROACH).” The statement must also indicate the date as of which the election is to be effective. The election must be filed by including the statement on or with the consolidated group’s income tax return for the taxable year that includes the first date for which the election is to apply. The election applies to all transactions entered into on or after the date so indicated. The election may only be revoked with the consent of the Commissioner.

(e)(3) through (h) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1221-2(e)(3) through (h).

(i) [Reserved]

(j) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 33. Section 1.1502-13 is amended by revising paragraphs (f)(5)(ii)(E) and (f)(6)(i)(C)(2) and adding paragraph (m) to read as follows:

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(E) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-13T(f)(5)(ii)(E).

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(2) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-13T(f)(6)(i)(C)(2).

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(m) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-13T(m)(1).

Par. 34. Section 1.1502-13T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (f)(5)(ii)(D) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-13(a) through (f)(5)(ii)(D).

(E) Election. An election to apply paragraph (f)(5)(ii) of §1.1502-13 is made in a separate statement entitled, “[INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF COMMON PARENT] HEREBY ELECTS THE APPLICATION OF §1.1502-13(f)(5)(ii) FOR AN INTERCOMPANY TRANSACTION INVOLVING [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF S] AND [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF T].” A separate election must be made for each such application. The election must be filed by including the statement on or with the consolidated group’s income tax return for the year of T’s liquidation (or other transaction). The Commissioner may impose reasonable terms and conditions to the application of paragraph (f)(5)(ii) of §1.1502-13 that are consistent with the purposes of such section. The statement must—

(1) Identify S’s intercompany transaction and T’s liquidation (or other transaction); and

(2) Specify which provision of §1.1502-13(f)(5)(ii) applies and how it alters the otherwise applicable results under this section (including, for example, the amount of S’s intercompany items and the amount deferred or offset as a result of §1.1502-13(f)(5)(ii)).

(f)(6) through (f)(6)(i)(C)(1) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-13(f)(6) through (f)(6)(i)(C)(1).

(2) Election. The election described in paragraph (f)(6)(i)(C)(1) of §1.1502-13 must be made in a separate statement entitled, “ELECTION TO REDUCE BASIS OF P STOCK UNDER §1.1502-13(f)(6) HELD BY [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF MEMBER WHOSE BASIS IN P STOCK IS REDUCED].” The election must be filed by including the statement on or with the consolidated group’s income tax return for the year in which the nonmember becomes a member. The statement must identify the member’s basis in the P stock (taking into account the effect of this election) and the number of shares of P stock held by the member.

(f)(6)(ii) through (l) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-13(f)(6)(ii) through (l).

(m) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 35. Section 1.1502-31 is amended by revising paragraph (e)(2) and adding paragraphs (i) through (j) to read as follows:

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(2) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-31T(e)(2).

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(i) through (j) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-31T(i) through (j)(1).

Par. 36. Section 1.1502-31T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (e)(1) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-31(a) through (e)(1).

(2) Election. The election described in paragraph (e)(1) of §1.1502-31 must be made in a separate statement entitled, “ELECTION TO TREAT LOSS CARRYOVER AS EXPIRING UNDER §1.1502-31(e).” The election must be filed by including the statement on or with the consolidated group’s income tax return for the year that includes the group structure change. The statement must identify the amount of each loss carryover deemed to expire (or the amount of each loss carryover deemed not to expire, with any balance of any loss carryovers being deemed to expire).

(f) through (h) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-31(f) through (h).

(i) [Reserved]

(j) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 37. Section 1.1502-32 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(4)(iv) and adding paragraphs (i) through (j) to read as follows:

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(4) * * *

(iv) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-32T(b)(4)(iv).

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(i) through (j) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-32T(i) through (j)(1).

Par. 38. Section 1.1502-32T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (b)(4)(iii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-32(a) through (b)(4)(iii).

(iv) Election. The election described in paragraph (b)(4) of §1.1502-32 must be made in a separate statement entitled, “ELECTION TO TREAT LOSS CARRYOVER OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF S] AS EXPIRING UNDER §1.1502-32(b)(4).” The election must be filed by including a statement on or with the consolidated group’s income tax return for the year S becomes a member. A separate statement must be made for each member whose loss carryover is deemed to expire. The statement must identify the amount of each loss carryover deemed to expire (or the amount of each loss carryover deemed not to expire, with any balance of any loss carryovers being deemed to expire) and the basis of any stock reduced as a result of the deemed expiration.

(b)(4)(v) through (h) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-32(b)(4)(v) through (h).

(i) [Reserved]

(j) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 39. Section 1.1502-33 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(5)(i)(D) and adding paragraph (k) to read as follows:

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(i) * * *

(D) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-33T(d)(5)(i)(D).

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(k) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-33T(k)(1).

Par. 40. Section 1.1502-33T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (d)(5)(i)(C) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-33(a) through (d)(5)(i)(C).

(D) If a method is permitted under paragraph (d)(4) of §1.1502-33, provide the date and control number of the private letter ruling issued by the Internal Revenue Service approving such method.

(d)(5)(ii) through (j) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-33(d)(5)(ii) through (j).

(k) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 41. Section 1.1502-35 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(4)(i) and adding paragraph (k) to read as follows:

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(4) * * *

(i) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see § 1.1502-35T(c)(4)(i).

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(k) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-35T(k)(1).

Par. 42. Section 1.1502-35T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (c)(3) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see § 1.1502-35(a) through (c)(3).

(4) Reduction of suspended loss—(i) General rule. The amount of any loss suspended pursuant to paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of §1.1502-35 shall be reduced, but not below zero, by the subsidiary’s (and any successor’s) items of deduction and loss, and the subsidiary’s (and any successor’s) allocable share of items of deduction and loss of all lower-tier subsidiaries, that are allocable to the period beginning on the date of the disposition that gave rise to the suspended loss and ending on the day before the first date on which the subsidiary (and any successor) is not a member of the group of which it was a member immediately prior to the disposition (or any successor group), and that are taken into account in determining consolidated taxable income (or loss) of such group for any taxable year that includes any date on or after the date of the disposition and before the first date on which the subsidiary (and any successor) is not a member of such group; provided, however, that such reduction shall not exceed the excess of the amount of such items over the amount of such items that are taken into account in determining the basis adjustments made under §1.1502-32 to stock of the subsidiary (or any successor) owned by members of the group. The preceding sentence shall not apply to items of deduction and loss to the extent that the group can establish that all or a portion of such items was not reflected in the computation of the duplicated loss with respect to the subsidiary on the date of the disposition of stock that gave rise to the suspended loss.

(c)(4)(ii) through (j) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-35(c)(4)(ii) through (j).

(k) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 43. Section 1.1502-76 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(D) and adding paragraph (d) to read as follows:

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(2) * * *

(ii) * * *

(D) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-76T(b)(2)(ii)(D).

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(d) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-76T(d)(1).

Par. 44. Section 1.1502-76T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (b)(2)(ii)(C) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-76(a) through (b)(2)(ii)(C).

(D) Election—(1) Statement. The election to ratably allocate items under paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of §1.1502-76 must be made in a separate statement entitled, “THIS IS AN ELECTION UNDER §1.1502-76(b)(2)(ii) TO RATABLY ALLOCATE THE YEAR’S ITEMS OF [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE MEMBER].” The election must be filed by including a statement on or with the returns including the items for the years ending and beginning with S’s change in status. If two or more members of the same consolidated group, as a consequence of the same plan or arrangement, cease to be members of that group and remain affiliated as members of another consolidated group, an election under this paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(D)(1) may be made only if it is made by each such member. Each statement must also indicate that an agreement, as described in paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(D)(2) of this section, has been entered into. Each party signing the agreement must retain either the original or a copy of the agreement as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

(2) Agreement. For each election under paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of §1.1502-76, the member and the common parent of each affected group must sign and date an agreement. The agreement must—

(i) Identify the extraordinary items, their amounts, and the separate or consolidated returns in which they are included;

(ii) Identify the aggregate amount to be ratably allocated, and the portion of the amount included in the separate and consolidated returns; and

(iii) Include the name and employer identification number of the common parent (if any) of each group that must take the items into account.

(b)(2)(iii) through (c) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-76(b)(2)(iii) through (c).

(d) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 45. Section 1.1502-95 is amended by revising paragraphs (e)(8) and (f) and adding paragraph (g) to read as follows:

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(8) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-95T(e)(8).

(f) through (g) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-95T(f) through (g)(1).

Par. 46. Section 1.1502-95T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (e)(7) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1502-95(a) through (e)(7).

(8) Reporting requirements—(i) Common Parent. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(8)(iii) of this section, if a net unrealized built-in loss is allocated under paragraph (e) of §1.1502-95, the common parent must include a statement entitled, “STATEMENT OF NET UNREALIZED BUILT-IN LOSS ALLOCATION PURSUANT TO §1.1502-95(e),” on or with its income tax return for the taxable year in which the former member(s) (or a new loss subgroup that includes that member) ceases to be a member. The statement must include—

(A) The name and employer identification number of the departing member;

(B) The amount of the remaining NUBIL balance for the taxable year in which the member departs;

(C) The amount of the net unrealized built-in loss allocated to the departing member; and

(D) A representation that the common parent has delivered a copy of the statement to the former member (or the common parent of the group of which the former member is a member) on or before the day the group files its income tax return for the consolidated return year that the former member ceases to be a member.

(ii) Former Member. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(8)(iii) of this section, the former member must include a statement on or with its first income tax return (or the first return in which the former member joins) that is filed after the close of the consolidated return year of the group of which the former member (or a new loss subgroup that includes that member) ceases to be a member. The statement will be identical to the statement filed by the common parent under paragraph (e)(8)(i) of this section except that instead of including the information described in paragraph (e)(8)(i)(A) of this section the former member must provide the name, employer identification number and tax year of the former common parent, and instead of the representation described in paragraph (e)(8)(i)(D) of this section the former member must represent that it has received and retained the copy of the statement delivered by the common parent as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

(iii) Exception. This paragraph (e)(8) does not apply if the required information (other than the amount of the remaining NUBIL balance) is included in a statement of election under paragraph (f) of this section (relating to apportioning a section 382 limitation).

(f) Filing the election to apportion the section 382 limitation and net unrealized built-in gain—(1) Form of the election to apportion—(i) Statement. An election under paragraph (c) of §1.1502-95 must be made in the form set forth in this paragraph (f)(1)(i). The election must be made by the common parent and the party described in paragraph (f)(2) of this section. It must be filed in accordance with paragraph (f)(3) of this section and be entitled, “THIS IS AN ELECTION UNDER §1.1502-95 TO APPORTION ALL OR PART OF THE [INSERT THE CONSOLIDATED SECTION 382 LIMITATION, THE SUBGROUP SECTION 382 LIMITATION, THE LOSS GROUP’S NET UNREALIZED BUILT-IN GAIN, OR THE LOSS SUBGROUP’S NET UNREALIZED BUILT-IN GAIN, AS APPROPRIATE] IN THE AMOUNT OF [INSERT THE AMOUNT OF THE LOSS LIMITATION OR NET UNREALIZED BUILT-IN GAIN] TO [INSERT NAME(S) AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S) OF THE CORPORATION (OR THE CORPORATIONS THAT COMPOSE A NEW LOSS SUBGROUP) TO WHICH ALLOCATION IS MADE].” The statement must also indicate that an agreement, as described in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this section, has been entered into.

(ii) Agreement. Both the common parent and the party described in paragraph (f)(2) of this section must sign and date the agreement. The agreement must include, as appropriate—

(A) The date of the ownership change that resulted in the consolidated section 382 limitation (or subgroup section 382 limitation) or the loss group’s (or loss subgroup’s) net unrealized built-in gain;

(B) The amount of the departing member’s (or loss subgroup’s) pre-change net operating loss carryovers and the taxable years in which they arose that will be subject to the limitation that is being apportioned to that member (or loss subgroup);

(C) The amount of any net unrealized built-in loss allocated to the departing member (or loss subgroup) under paragraph (e) of §1.1502-95, which, if recognized, can be a pre-change attribute subject to the limitation that is being apportioned;

(D) If a consolidated section 382 limitation (or subgroup section 382 limitation) is being apportioned, the amount of the consolidated section 382 limitation (or subgroup section 382 limitation) for the taxable year during which the former member (or new loss subgroup) ceases to be a member of the consolidated group (determined without regard to any apportionment under this section);

(E) If any net unrealized built-in gain is being apportioned, the amount of the loss group’s (or loss subgroup’s) net unrealized built-in gain (as determined under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of §1.1502-95) that may be apportioned to members that ceased to be members during the consolidated return year;

(F) The amount of the value element and adjustment element of the consolidated section 382 limitation (or subgroup section 382 limitation) that is apportioned to the former member (or new loss subgroup) pursuant to paragraph (c) of §1.1502-95;

(G) The amount of the loss group’s (or loss subgroup’s) net unrealized built-in gain that is apportioned to the former member (or new loss subgroup) pursuant to paragraph (c) of §1.1502-95;

(H) If the former member is allocated any net unrealized built-in loss under paragraph (e) of §1.1502-95, the amount of any adjustment element apportioned to the former member that is attributable to recognized built-in gains (determined in a manner that will enable both the group and the former member to apply the principles of §1.1502-93(c)); and

(I) The name and employer identification number of the common parent making the apportionment.

(2) Signing the agreement. The agreement must be signed by both the common parent and the former member (or, in the case of a loss subgroup, the common parent and the loss subgroup parent) by persons authorized to sign their respective income tax returns. If the allocation is made to a loss subgroup for which an election under §1.1502-91(d)(4) is made, and not separately to its members, the agreement under this paragraph (f) must be signed by the common parent and any member of the new loss subgroup by persons authorized to sign their respective income tax returns. Each party signing the agreement must retain either the original or a copy of the agreement as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

(3) Filing of the election—(i) Filing by the common parent. The election must be filed by the common parent of the group that is apportioning the consolidated section 382 limitation (or the subgroup section 382 limitation) or the loss group’s net unrealized built-in gain (or loss subgroup’s net unrealized built-in gain) by including the statement on or with its income tax return for the taxable year in which the former member (or new loss subgroup) ceases to be a member.

(ii) Filing by the former member. An identical statement must be included on or with the first return of the former member (or the first return in which the former member, or the members of a new loss subgroup, join) that is filed after the close of the consolidated return year of the group of which the former member (or the members of a new loss subgroup) ceases to be a member.

(4) Revocation of election. An election statement made under paragraph (c) of §1.1502-95 is revocable only with the consent of the Commissioner.

(g) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original consolidated Federal income tax return due (without extensions) after May 30, 2006. However, a consolidated group may apply this section to any original consolidated Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 47. Section 1.1563-1 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(2) and adding paragraph (e) to read as follows:

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(2)(i) through (iii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-1T(c)(2)(i) through (iii).

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(e) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-1T(e)(1).

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Par. 48. Section 1.1563-1T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (c)(1) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-1(a) through (c)(1).

(2) Brother-sister controlled groups— (i) One corporation. If on a December 31, a corporation would, without the application of this paragraph (c)(2), be a component member of more than one brother-sister controlled group on such date, the corporation will be treated as a component member of only one such group on such date. Such corporation may elect the group in which it is to be included by including on or with its income tax return for the taxable year that includes such date a statement entitled, “STATEMENT TO ELECT CONTROLLED GROUP PURSUANT TO §1.1563-1T(c)(2).” This statement must include—

(A) A description of each of the controlled groups in which the corporation could be included. The description must include the name and employer identification number of each component member of each such group and the stock ownership of the component members of each such group; and

(B) The following representation: [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF CORPORATION] ELECTS TO BE TREATED AS A COMPONENT MEMBER OF THE [INSERT DESIGNATION OF GROUP].

(ii) Multiple corporations. If more than one corporation would, without the application of this paragraph (c)(2), be a component member of more than one controlled group, those corporations electing to be component members of the same group must file a single statement. The statement must contain the information described in paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section, plus the names and employer identification numbers of all other corporations designating the same group. The original statement must be included on or with the original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such return) of the corporation that, among those corporations which would (without the application of this paragraph (c)(2)) belong to more than one group, has the taxable year including such December 31 which ends on the earliest date. That corporation must provide a copy of the statement to each other corporation included in the statement and represent in its statement that it has done so. Either the original or a copy of the statement must be retained by each corporation as part of its records. See §1.6001-1(e).

(iii) Election—(A) Election filed. An election filed under this paragraph (c)(2) is irrevocable and effective until a change in the stock ownership of the corporation results in termination of membership in the controlled group in which such corporation has been included.

(B) Election not filed. In the event no election is filed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph (c)(2), then the Internal Revenue Service will determine the group in which such corporation is to be included. Such determination will be binding for all subsequent years unless the corporation files a valid election with respect to any such subsequent year or until a change in the stock ownership of the corporation results in termination of membership in the controlled group in which such corporation has been included.

(c)(2)(iv) through (d) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-1(c)(2)(iv) through (d).

(e) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 49. Section 1.1563-3 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(2)(iv) and adding paragraph (e) to read as follows:

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(iv) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-3T(d)(2)(iv).

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(e) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-3T(e)(1).

Par. 50. Section 1.1563-3T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (d)(2)(iii) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-3(a) through (d)(2)(iii).

(iv) Statement. If the application of paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or (iii) of §1.1563-3 does not result in a corporation being treated as a component member of only one controlled group of corporations on a December 31, then such corporation will be treated as a component member of only one such group on such date. Such corporation may elect the group in which it is to be included by including on or with its income tax return a statement entitled, “STATEMENT TO ELECT CONTROLLED GROUP PURSUANT TO §1.1563-3T(d)(2)(iv).” The statement must include—

(A) A description of each of the controlled groups in which the corporation could be included. The description must include the name and employer identification number of each component member of each such group and the stock ownership of the component members of each such group; and

(B) The following representation: [INSERT NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF CORPORATION] ELECTS TO BE TREATED AS A COMPONENT MEMBER OF THE [INSERT DESIGNATION OF GROUP].

(v) Election—(A) Election filed. An election filed under paragraph (d)(2)(iv) of this section is irrevocable and effective until paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or (iii) of §1.1563-3 applies or until a change in the stock ownership of the corporation results in termination of membership in the controlled group in which such corporation has been included.

(B) Election not filed. In the event no election is filed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (d)(2)(iv) of this section, then the Internal Revenue Service will determine the group in which such corporation is to be included. Such determination will be binding for all subsequent years unless the corporation files a valid election with respect to any such subsequent year or until a change in the stock ownership of the corporation results in termination of membership in the controlled group in which such corporation has been included.

(d)(3) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.1563-3(d)(3).

(e) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 51. Section 1.6012-2 is amended by revising paragraph (c) and adding paragraph (k) to read as follows:

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(c) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6012-2T(c).

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(k) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6012-2T(k)(1).

Par. 52. Section 1.6012-2T is added to read as follows:

(a) through (b) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6012-2(a) through (b).

(c) Insurance companies—(1) Domestic life insurance companies—(i) In general. A life insurance company subject to tax under section 801 shall make a return on Form 1120L. Except as provided in paragraph (c)(4) of this section, such company shall file with its return—

(A) A copy of its annual statement which shows the reserves used by the company in computing the taxable income reported on its return; and

(B) A copy of Schedule A (real estate) and of Schedule D (bonds and stocks), or any successor thereto, of such annual statement.

(ii) Mutual savings banks. Mutual savings banks conducting life insurance business and meeting the requirements of section 594 are subject to partial tax computed on Form 1120 and partial tax computed on Form 1120L. The Form 1120L is attached as a schedule to Form 1120, together with the annual statement and schedules required to be filed with Form 1120L.

(2) Domestic nonlife insurance companies. Every domestic insurance company other than a life insurance company shall make a return on Form 1120PC. This includes organizations described in section 501(m)(1) that provide commercial-type insurance and organizations described in section 833. Except as provided in paragraph (c)(4) of this section, such company shall file with its return a copy of its annual statement (or a pro forma annual statement), including the underwriting and investment exhibit for the year covered by such return.

(3) Foreign insurance companies. The provisions of paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section concerning the returns and statements of insurance companies subject to tax under section 801 or section 831 also apply to foreign insurance companies subject to tax under those sections, except that the copy of the annual statement required to be submitted with the return shall, in the case of a foreign insurance company that is not required to file an annual statement, be a copy of the pro forma annual statement relating to the United States business of such company.

(4) Exception for insurance companies filing their Federal income tax returns electronically. If an insurance company described in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(3) of this section files its Federal income tax return electronically, it should not include on or with such return its annual statement (or pro forma annual statement), or any portion thereof. Such statement must be available at all times for inspection by authorized Internal Revenue Service officers or employees and retained for so long as such statements may be material in the administration of any internal revenue law. See §1.6001-1(e).

(5) Definition. For purposes of this section, the term annual statement means the annual statement, the form of which is approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), which is filed by an insurance company for the year with the insurance departments of States, Territories, and the District of Columbia. The term annual statement also includes a pro forma annual statement if the insurance company is not required to file the NAIC annual statement.

(d) through (j) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6012-2(d) through (j).

(k) Effective date—(1) Applicability date. This section applies to any original Federal income tax return (including any amended return filed on or before the due date (including extensions) of such original return) timely filed on or after May 30, 2006.

(2) Expiration date. The applicability of this section will expire on May 26, 2009.

Par. 53. For each entry in the “Location” column of the following table, remove the language in the “Remove” column and add the language in the “Add” column in its place:

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2. The following entries are added in numerical order to the table:

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Approved May 19, 2006.