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26 U.S.C. § 1053

U.S. CodeFederal
Property acquired before March 1, 1913
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Title
26 — Internal Revenue Code
Chapter
STA/CH1
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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In the case of property acquired before March 1, 1913, if the basis otherwise determined under this subtitle, adjusted (for the period before March 1, 1913) as provided in section 1016, is less than the fair market value of the property as of March 1, 1913, then the basis for determining gain shall be such fair market value. In determining the fair market value of stock in a corporation as of March 1, 1913, due regard shall be given to the fair market value of the assets of the corporation as of that date. (Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 311; Pub. L. 85–866, title I, § 47, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1642.) Editorial Notes Amendments1958—Pub. L. 85–866 substituted “subtitle” for “part”. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1958 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 85–866 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1953, and ending after Aug. 16, 1954, see section 1(c)(1) of Pub. L. 85–866, set out as a note under section 165 of this title.

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