Johnson Co

question 57

Essay

Johnson Co. transferred part of its assets to Alive Corporation in exchange for all of Alive's stock. The Alive stock received for the assets was distributed to the Johnson shareholders. What tax issues should the parties to the divisive reorganization consider?

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