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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 · Sec. 316

Sec. 316. LIMITATIONS ON DESIGNATION OF DIVIDENDS BY REITS

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## SEC. 316 LIMITATIONS ON DESIGNATION OF DIVIDENDS BY REITS ###
(a)In General **[**[26 U.S.C. 857](/us/usc/t26/s857)**]** Section 857 is amended by redesignating subsection
(g)as subsection
(h)and by inserting after subsection
(f)the following new subsection: > > ### “(g) Limitations on Designation of Dividends > > > #### “(1) Overall limitation > > The aggregate amount of dividends designated by a real estate investment trust under subsections (b)(3)(C) and (c)(2)(A) with respect to any taxable year may not exceed the dividends paid by such trust with respect to such year. For purposes of the preceding sentence, dividends paid after the close of the taxable year described in section 858 shall be treated as paid with respect to such year. > > > #### “(2) Proportionality > > The Secretary may prescribe regulations or other guidance requiring the proportionality of the designation of particular types of dividends among shares or beneficial interests of a real estate investment trust.” > . ###
(b)Effective Date **[**[26 U.S.C. 857 note](/us/usc/t26/s857)**]** The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.
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