Which of the Following Is Not True of Taxable Asset

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of taxable asset purchases?

• A) Net operating losses carry over to the acquiring firm
• B) The acquiring firm may step up its basis in the acquired assets.
• C) The target firm is subject to recapture of tax credits and excess depreciation
• D) Target firm shareholders' are subject to a potential immediate tax liability
• E) Target firm net operating losses and tax credits cannot be transferred to the acquiring firm

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