Parent Corporation purchases all of Target Corporation's stock for $200,000 and makes a deemed liquidation election. Target Corporation has Class I assets with an adjusted basis of $55,000 and an FMV of $55,000; Class II assets with an adjusted basis of $40,000 and an FMV of $60,000; and Class V assets with an adjusted basis of $70,000 and an FMV of $100,000. The Class V assets are subject to a $20,000 liability. Assume a 34% corporate tax rate.
Assuming that the adjusted grossed-up basis is $237,000 ($200,000 + $20,000 + $17,000 federal income taxes), what is the allocation of adjusted grossed-up basis to Class VI assets?

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The Answer of Parent Corporation purchases all of Target Corporation's stock for $200,000 and makes a deemed liquidation election. Target Corporation has Class I assets with an adjusted basis of $55,000 and an FMV of $55,000; Class II assets with an adjusted basis of $40,000 and an FMV of $60,000; and Class V assets with an adjusted basis of $70,000 and an FMV of $100,000. The Class V assets are subject to a $20,000 liability. Assume a 34% corporate tax rate.
Assuming that the adjusted grossed-up basis is $237,000 ($200,000 + $20,000 + $17,000 federal income taxes), what is the allocation of adjusted grossed-up basis to Class VI assets?

Parent Corporation Purchases All of Target Corporation's Stock for $200,000