Acquiring Corporation Acquires All of the Assets of Target Corporation

question 37

Essay

Acquiring Corporation acquires all of the assets of Target Corporation in exchange for $3,000,000 of Acquiring common stock and the assumption of $2,000,000 of Target's liabilities. The assets had a $2,300,000 adjusted basis to Target. Target's sole shareholder, Paula, had a $1,000,000 adjusted basis for her stock. Target Corporation had $600,000 of E&P on the acquisition date. Paula receives all of the Acquiring common stock in the liquidation of Target. What are the tax consequences of the acquisition to: Acquiring, Target, and Paula?

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