Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 96

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A deemed liquidation election is available when a target corporation is liquidated into its parent corporation.
• B)Corporate purchasers generally prefer Sec. 338 treatment because of the significant tax savings originating from the step-up in basis.
• C)The Sec. 338 deemed liquidation rules require that 100% of the target corporation's stock be purchased.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Form 1120

The U.S. Corporate Income Tax Return, a form used by corporations to report their income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits to the IRS.

C Corporations

A type of business entity that is taxed separately from its owners, providing limited liability to its shareholders.

Tax Returns

Formal documents filed with tax authorities that report income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information.

Corporate Distributions

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders from its earnings.