Which of the Following Statements About the Inclusion of Boot

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.