Axle Corporation acquires 100% of Drexel Corporation's stock from Drexel's shareholders for $500,000 cash. Drexel Corporation has assets with a $600,000 adjusted basis and an $800,000 FMV. The assets are subject to $200,000 in liabilities. Drexel Corporation shareholders purchased their stock eight years ago for $300,000. Axle Corporation's basis in the Drexel Corporation stock is
A) $800,000.
B) $600,000.
C) $500,000.
D) $300,000.
C) $500,000.
Purchaser's basis for stock is its cost (Sec. 1012). The target corporation's basis in its assets or the amount of its liabilities are not relevant in a cash purchase of stock.
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