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In a 338(h)(10) election, how is the transaction treated for tax purposes?

1. As a standard stock sale that permits no step-up in asset tax basis.
2. As a transaction where the seller retains all existing corporate liabilities.
3. As an asset sale, allowing the buyer to step up the tax basis of the assets.
4. As a fully tax-free reorganization involving both the buyer and the seller entities.

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