Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to the §

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the § 338 election?

• A) The subsidiary corporation makes the § 338 election.
• B) A qualified stock purchase occurs when a corporation acquires in a taxable transaction at least 80% of the stock (voting power and value) of another corporation within an18-month period.
• C) The parent recognizes no gain (loss) as a result of the election.
• D) Gain but not loss is recognized by the subsidiary as a result of a deemed sale of its assets.
• E) None of these.

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