Dreyer Corporation Purchased 5% of Willy Corporation's Stock Five Years

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Essay

Dreyer Corporation purchased 5% of Willy Corporation's stock five years ago for $100,000. Dreyer then decides to purchase an additional 80% of the Willy stock for $1,000,000 on April 15 of the current year. On the acquisition date, Willy Corporation's liabilities are $150,000. A $300,000 tax liability is incurred by Willy on the Sec. 338 deemed sale. What is the total basis of Willy Corporation's assets for Sec. 338 basis allocation purposes?

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