The Assets of Bold Corporation Have a $1,000,000 Basis and a $3,000,000

question 17

Essay

The assets of Bold Corporation have a $1,000,000 basis and a $3,000,000 FMV. Its liabilities are $500,000. Tidel Corporation acquires 80% of the Bold Corporation stock for $2,000,000. What gain is recognized by Bold Corporation if a timely Sec. 338 election is made by Tidel Corporation? What is the total basis of the assets to Bold Corporation following the deemed sale? Assume a 34% corporate tax rate.

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Definitions:

Total Assets

The sum of all resources owned or controlled by a company, valued in terms of money, which can be used to produce goods or services.

Investment Account

A financial account held at a bank or brokerage used to buy, sell, and hold securities like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

Consolidated Dividends

Dividends paid by a parent company that include those received from and paid out to its subsidiaries.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of the book value of an intangible asset or loan balance over time through regular payments.