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.

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Definitions:

Article 2

A portion of the Uniform Commercial Code that deals specifically with the sale of goods.

Statute

A written law passed by a legislative body at both the federal and state levels, intended to prescribe or prohibit certain actions.

UCC

Uniform Commercial Code; a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States.

Valid Contract

A legally binding agreement between parties, fulfilling all necessary legal conditions and requirements.