26 U.S.C. § 1053 — Property acquired before March 1, 1913

In the case of property acquired before March 1, 1913, if the basis otherwise determined under this subtitle, adjusted (for the period before March 1, 1913) as provided in section 1016, is less than the fair market value of the property as of March 1, 1913, then the basis for determining gain shall be such fair market value. In determining the fair market value of stock^* in a corporation^* as of March 1, 1913, due regard shall be given to the fair market value of the assets of the corporation as of that date.