Diana Prince is considering making a $10,000 investment in a venture. Her promoter promises the investment will generate immediate tax benefits for her. Diana will have the option to deduct the expense or receive a credit. Diana is in the 28% bracket.

a. If the credit is a 25% credit, which option should Diana choose? To answer this question, demonstrate the amount of tax savings for each option and select the most advantageous.

b. Now assume that Diana is in the 22% rate bracket. How does your analysis change?