The seller usually seeks to maximize amounts allocated to assets that will result in capital gains tax while minimizing amounts allocated to assets that will result in ordinary income taxes.
Common Audit Scenarios Requiring PPAs Mergers and Acquisitions: Companies involved in mergers or acquisitions need to perform a PPA to reflect the fair value of assets and liabilities on their financial statements, especially if the merger involves significant changes in control or ownership.
Key Takeaways. Inventory is the raw materials used to produce goods as well as the goods that are available for sale. It is classified as a current asset on a company's balance sheet.
I.R.C. § 1060(a)(2) — the gain or loss of the transferor with respect to such acquisition, the consideration received for such assets shall be allocated among such assets acquired in such acquisition in the same manner as amounts are allocated to assets under section 338(b)(5).