Acquiring Corporation Is 100%-Owned by Peter Hart

question 70

Multiple Choice

Acquiring Corporation is 100%-owned by Peter Hart. Target Corporation is 100% owned by Dick Weber. The two individuals are not related. Target Corporation has $400,000 of NOL carryovers at the time Acquiring Corporation is considering making a cash acquisition of part or all of Target Corporation's stock. What is the maximum amount of Target stock that can be acquired in a single transaction without the Sec. 382 loss limitation rules applying to the NOLs?

• A)49%
• B)50%
• C)80%
• D)Any acquisition of Target stock will cause the Sec. 382 loss limitation to apply.

---

Definitions:

Direct Approach

The direct approach in communication involves straightforwardly stating the main point or purpose at the beginning, followed by supporting details or explanations.

Vacation Policy

A company's formal plan outlining the amount of paid or unpaid time off employees are allowed to take for leisure or personal needs.

Inductive Approach

A reasoning method that starts from specific observations to develop general conclusions or theories.

Persuasive Claim

A statement or argument made with the intention of convincing others to adopt a certain belief, change an opinion, or undertake an action.