The Assets of Bold Corporation Have a $1,000,000 Basis and a $3,000,000

question 17

Essay

The assets of Bold Corporation have a $1,000,000 basis and a $3,000,000 FMV. Its liabilities are $500,000. Tidel Corporation acquires 80% of the Bold Corporation stock for $2,000,000. What gain is recognized by Bold Corporation if a timely Sec. 338 election is made by Tidel Corporation? What is the total basis of the assets to Bold Corporation following the deemed sale? Assume a 34% corporate tax rate.

---

Definitions:

Average Operating Assets

The average value of assets used in the normal operation of a business, calculated over a specific period.

Net Operating Income

Net Operating Income is the total profit of a company after operating expenses are subtracted from operating revenues, excluding non-operating costs.

Residual Income

Income that remains after all operating expenses and costs of capital have been deducted from net operating income.

Profit Centre

A segment of a business that is responsible for both generating revenue and controlling costs, thereby directly influencing its own profitability.