IRS Issues PLR Finding Downstream Merger of Parent into Subsidiary Qualifies as Tax-Free Reorganization

The IRS issued a private letter ruling on I.R.C. §§368, 356, 357, 358, 361, 362, 381, 1001, 1032, and 1223 confirming a downstream merger of a parent corporation into its subsidiary qualifies as a reorganization under section 368(a)(1)(A), with Target shareholders receiving Acquiring stock tax-free but recognizing gain to the extent of cash boot received. [PLR 202611002]

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