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In a Stock Purchase (M&A), what happens to the Target's existing assets on the Buyer's tax books?

  1. The assets are immediately marked to fair market value for tax purposes.
  2. The assets retain their existing tax basis (no step-up).
  3. The assets are removed from the balance sheet and replaced by Goodwill.
  4. The assets are depreciated over a new 15 year period.

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