Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a §338 Transaction

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a §338 transaction?

• A)A §338 transaction is an election made by the buyer to treat a stock acquisition as an asset acquisition.
• B)A §338 transaction is an election made by the buyer to treat an asset acquisition as a stock acquisition.
• C)A §338 transaction is an election made by the seller to treat a stock acquisition as an asset acquisition.
• D)A §338 transaction is an election made by the seller to treat an asset acquisition as a stock acquisition.

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