Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

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.