Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Tax Consequences

Which of the following statements best describes the tax consequences of a section 338 election?

A) Gain or loss is recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets and the buyer gets a stepped-up basis in the assets acquired.
B) Gain or loss is recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets and the buyer gets a carryover basis in the assets acquired.
C) Gain or loss is not recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets and the buyer gets a stepped-up basis in the assets acquired.
D) Gain or loss is not recognized by the acquired corporation on the deemed sale of its assets and the buyer gets a carryover basis in the assets acquireD.The tax benefits from a step-up in basis usually is negated by the immediate tax paid on the deemed sale of assets by the acquired corporation.