M&A & Merger Models
Why does a write-up in an asset acquisition (or a 338(h)(10) deal) NOT create a deferred tax liability, while the same write-up in a stock deal does?
Model answer
A DTL exists only where book and tax basis diverge. In a stock acquisition, book basis steps up to fair value but tax basis carries over, so the extra book D&A on the write-up will never be…
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