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A) The method of accounting used by shareholders involved in a complete liquidation is relevant when determining the year in which the shareholder's gain or loss should be reported.
B) An accrual method of accounting taxpayer recognizes his/her realized gain on a corporate liquidation when there has been actual or constructive receipt of the liquidating distribution(s).
C) If a shareholder assumes or acquires liabilities of the liquidating corporation, the amount of these liabilities does not reduce the amount realized by the shareholder.
D) All of the above are false.


A) The method of accounting used by shareholders involved in a complete liquidation is relevant when determining the year in which the shareholder's gain or loss should be reported.

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