Which of the Following Questions Is False

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is false?

• A) Any acquirer shares received in full or partial exchange for target shares triggers an immediate tax liability for target shareholders.
• B) In a friendly takeover, the target board of directors supports the merger, negotiates with potential acquirers, and agrees on a price that is ultimately put to a shareholder vote.
• C) How the acquirer pays for the target affects the taxes of both the target shareholders and the combined firm.
• D) If the acquirer purchases the target assets directly (rather than the target stock), then it can step up the book value of the target's assets to the purchase price.

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Definitions:

Tax-free Amount

An amount or income received that is not subject to income tax by the taxpayer.

Qualified Pension Plan

A retirement plan that meets the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, offering tax benefits to the entity that establishes the plan and its participants.

Simplified Method

A way to calculate tax deductions or credits that reduces complexity, often used for retirement distribution calculations or home office deductions.

Taxable Income

The amount of income used to determine how much tax an individual or a corporation must pay to the government in a given tax year.