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Question 61

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When considering cash outflows, higher present values are preferred.

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B) False

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Question 62

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Assume that Lavonia's marginal tax rate is 20%. If a city of Tampa bond pays 5% interest, what interest rate would a corporate bond have to offer for Lavonia to be indifferent between the two bonds?

A) 20%
B) 8%
C) 7%
D) 4%
E) None of these

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Jared, a tax novice, has recently learned of several foreign tax havens (i.e., countries with low tax rates). He is considering locating his manufacturing operations in one of these countries solely based on their low tax rates. What types of taxes is Jared ignoring? Explain how these other taxes may affect the viability of Jared's choice to locate in a foreign tax haven.

In general, tax planners prefer to defer income. This is an example of the conversion strategy.

Assume that Shavonne's marginal tax rate is 50% and her tax rate on dividends is 15%. If a corporate bond pays 10.2% interest, what dividend yield would a dividend-paying stock (with no growth potential) have to offer for Shavonne to be indifferent between the two investments?

Tax avoidance is a legal activity that forms the basis of the basic tax planning strategies discussed in class.

Troy is not a very astute investor. He has a knack for investing in losing stocks. In his latest investment move, he has realized a loss of about $40,000 (original basis of $50,000; current fair market value of $10,000) in High Tech, Inc. The good news is that unlike prior years, he actually has $45,000 of gains that he can use to offset the loss. Troy is considering either selling the High Tech, Inc. stock to his sister, Louise, or on the stock market. Which should he choose and why? Please explain why the IRS may treat the two transactions differently.

Explain why $1 today is not equal to $1 in the future. Why is understanding this concept particularly important for tax planning? What tax strategy exploits this concept?

Which of the following does not limit the benefits of deferring income?

Tax evasion is a legal activity that forms the basis of the basic tax planning strategies discussed in class.