Section 338 Elections: An Overview
Learning objectives
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the various types of transactions for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the purpose of section 338.
- Identify the different types of section 338 elections and when they are available.
- Identify the key components of comparing making a section 338 election vs. not making the election.
- Understand how 338 elections work in the context of a foreign acquisition.
- Identify other related considerations such as section 336(e) elections, section 197, etc.
Instructor bio
Mike Shuman
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