Green corporation purchased 100 percent of the outstanding stock of White Corporation during 2018. During 2020, Green Corporation distributes all of its White Corporation stock to Green shareholders. Both Green and White corporations have been in business for more than 10 years.

a. Describe the tax consequences to Green Corporation and its shareholders.

b. How would your answer change if Green Corporation had acquired the White Corporation stock in 2018 in a Type B reorganization?