Which of the Following Statements About the Inclusion of Boot

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the inclusion of boot in a nontaxable exchange is false?

• A) The purpose of including boot in a nontaxable exchange is to equalize the adjusted tax bases of the properties exchanged.
• B) The receipt of boot can trigger gain recognition but not loss recognition.
• C) The party paying the boot includes the FMV of the boot in the tax basis of the property received.
• D) None of these choices are false.

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