(a) In general. For purposes of section 809, the equity base of a life insurance company includes the amount of any asset valuation reserve and the amount of any interest maintenance reserve.
(b) Effective date. This section is effective for taxable years ending after December 31, 1991. [T.D. 8484, 58 FR 47061, Sept. 7, 1993, as amended by T.D. 8564, 59 FR 49579, Sept. 29, 1994]