Corporation W onws 100% of the common stock of Corporation Z with a basis of $300. Z owns a rental building (its only assets) with a gross fair market value of $3,000, subject to a non-recourse mortgage of $1,200. Z's adjusted basis for this building is $900. Z has $600 of E&P. Z is on the accrual method of accounting and reports on the calendar year. Z and W do not report on a consolidated basis. Z distributes the building to W in complete liquidation and W sells the building to Corparation V for $1,800 cash, subject to the debt.

New assumption: Same facts as above, except that W sells the Z stock to V for $1,800 cash instead of sellling the building following a liquidation.

a V should make a Section 338 election as a normal procedure in order to obtain a cost bais in the Z assets.

b V should not make a Section 338 election because of the tax under 338 on the hypothetical sale unless Z has losses.

c V should make a 338 election if it si an S Corporation

d None of the above.

Which is the correct answer and why?