Alternative tax for corporations
General rule
If for any taxable year a corporation has a net capital gain and any rate of tax imposed by section 11, 511, or 831(a) or (b) (whichever is applicable) exceeds 35 percent (determined without regard to the last 2 sentences of section 11(b)(1)), then, in lieu of any such tax, there is hereby imposed a tax (if such tax is less than the tax imposed by such sections) which shall consist of the sum of—
a tax computed on the taxable income reduced by the amount of the net capital gain, at the rates and in the manner as if this subsection had not been enacted, plus
a tax of 35 percent of the net capital gain (or, if less, taxable income).
Special rate for qualified timber gains
In general
If, for any taxable year ending after the date of the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and beginning on or before the date which is 1 year after such date, a corporation has both a net capital gain and qualified timber gain—
subsection (a) shall apply to such corporation for the taxable year without regard to whether the applicable tax rate exceeds 35 percent, and
the tax computed under subsection (a)(2) shall be equal to the sum of—
15 percent of the least of—
qualified timber gain,
net capital gain, or
taxable income, plus
35 percent of the excess (if any) of taxable income over the sum of the amounts for which a tax was determined under subsection (a)(1) and clause (i).
Qualified timber gain
For purposes of this section, the term “qualified timber gain” means, with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year, the excess (if any) of—
the sum of the taxpayer’s gains described in subsections (a) and (b) of section 631 for such year, over
the sum of the taxpayer’s losses described in such subsections for such year.
For purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B), only timber held more than 15 years shall be taken into account.
Computation for taxable years in which rate first applies or ends
In the case of any taxable year which includes either of the dates set forth in paragraph (1), the qualified timber gain for such year shall not exceed the qualified timber gain properly taken into account for—
in the case of the taxable year including the date of the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, the portion of the year after such date, and
in the case of the taxable year including the date which is 1 year after such date of enactment, the portion of the year on or before such later date.
Cross references
For computation of the alternative tax—
in the case of life insurance companies, see section 801(a)(2),
in the case of regulated investment companies and their shareholders, see section 852(b)(3)(A) and (D), and
in the case of real estate investment trusts, see section 857(b)(3)(A).
Source
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 320; Mar. 13, 1956, ch. 83, § 5(7), 70 Stat. 49; Pub. L. 86–69, § 3(f)(2),Notes
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Codification
Amendments
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Effective Date of 1997 Amendment
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
Effective Date of 1969 Amendment
Effective Date of 1962 Amendment
Effective Date of 1959 Amendment
Effective Date of 1956 Amendment
Transitional Rules
Taxable years which begin in 1986 and end in 1987.—
In the case of any taxable year which begins before
Rate on Net Capital Gain for Portion of 1981; 20-Percent Maximum
In General.—
If for any taxable year ending after
the tax imposed under such section determined without regard to this subsection, or
the sum of—
the tax imposed under such section on the excess of—
the taxable income of the taxpayer, over
40 percent of the qualified net capital gain of the taxpayer, and
20 percent of the qualified net capital gain.
Application With Alternative Minimum Tax.—
In general.—
If subsection (a) applies to any taxpayer for any taxable year, then the amount determined under section 55(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for such taxable year shall be equal to the lesser of—
the amount determined under such section 55(a)(1) determined without regard to this subsection, or
the sum of—
the amount which would be determined under such section 55(a)(1) if the alternative minimum taxable income was the excess of—
the alternative minimum taxable income (within the meaning of section 55(b)(1) of such Code) of the taxpayer, over
the qualified net capital gain of the taxpayer, and
20 percent of the qualified net capital gain (or, if lesser, the alternative minimum taxable income within the meaning of section 55(b)(1) of such Code).
No credits allowable.—
For purposes of section 55(c) of such Code, no credit allowable under subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code [section 31 et seq. of this title] (other than section 33(a) of such Code) shall be allowable against the amount described in paragraph (1)(B)(ii).
Qualified Net Capital Gain.—
In general.—
For purposes of this section, the term ‘qualified net capital gain’ means the lesser of—
the net capital gain for the taxable year, or
the net capital gain for the taxable year taking into account only gain or loss from sales or exchanges occurring after
Net capital gain.—
For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘net capital gain’ has the meaning given such term by section 1222(11) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Special Rule for Pass-Thru Entities.—
In general.—
In applying subsections (a), (b), and (c) with respect to any pass-thru entity, the determination of when a sale or exchange has occurred shall be made at the entity level.
Pass-thru entity defined.—
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term ‘pass-thru entity’ means—
a regulated investment company,
a real estate investment trust,
an electing small business corporation,
a partnership,
an estate or trust, and
a common trust fund.”
Special Rule for Pass-Through Entities
In general.—
In applying sections 1201(c)(2)(A)(ii) and 1202(c)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954] with respect to any pass-through entity, the determination of the period for which gain or loss is properly taken into account shall be made at the entity level.
Pass-through entity defined.—
For purposes of clause (i), the term ‘pass-through entity’ means—
a regulated investment company,
a real estate investment trust,
an electing small business corporation,
a partnership,
an estate or trust, and
a common trust fund.”