Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Acquisition of the stock of a target corporation in a taxable acquisition transaction is reflected in an increased basis for the target corporation's assets on its books.
• B)Acquisition of 100% of the stock of a target corporation in a taxable transaction followed by a tax-free liquidation of the target corporation permits a step-up in the basis of the target corporation's assets to their FMV.
• C)Usually when 100% of the stock of a target corporation is purchased by an acquiring corporation, the basis of the assets of the target corporation reflects the purchase price of the target stock.
• D)All of the above are false.