Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Tax Consequences

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the tax consequences of a §338 election?

• A)Gain or loss is recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets, and the buyer gets a stepped-up basis in the assets acquired.
• B)Gain or loss is recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets, and the buyer gets a carryover basis in the assets acquired.
• C)Gain or loss is not recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets, and the buyer gets a stepped-up basis in the assets acquired.
• D)Gain or loss is not recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets, and the buyer gets a carryover basis in the assets acquired.

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