Scarlet Corporation, the Parent Corporation, Has a Basis of $600,000

question 25

Multiple Choice

Scarlet Corporation, the parent corporation, has a basis of $600,000 in the stock of Brown Corporation, a subsidiary in which it owns 90% of all classes of stock. Scarlet purchased the stock in Brown Corporation 10 years ago. In the current year, Scarlet Corporation liquidates Brown Corporation and acquires assets worth $800,000 and with a tax basis to Brown Corporation of $950,000. What basis will Scarlet Corporation have in the assets acquired from Brown Corporation?

• A) $0
• B) $600,000
• C) $800,000
• D) $950,000
• E) None of the above

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