Should Internal Revenue Code Section 277 Be Applied to Cooperative Housing Organizations?

Whether IRC section 277 should be applied to cooperative housing corporations is the subject addressed by this article. First, the article explores the terms of the statute and Congress' intent in adopting it. In doing so, the article assesses the functions of cooperative housing organizations and the connections that such organizations and section 277 have with other federal tax provisions. Finally, the article considers whether the application of IRC section 277 to cooperative housing corporations is fair.