Martin is trying to decide which one of the following bonds he should purchase. All the bonds have the same maturity date and all have approximately the same level of risk. Martin is in the 32 percent federal income tax bracket and the 6 percent state income tax bracket. The municipal bonds are from his home state. Bond A B D Type of bond Corporate Corporate Municipal Municipal Bond Characteristics 7.2%, callable 7% non-callable 4.75% non-callable 4.75% callable Which bond should Martin purchase if he wishes to hold it for the long term?

Martin is trying to decide which one of the following bonds he should purchase. All the bonds have the same maturity date and all have approximately the same level of risk. Martin is in the 32 percent federal income tax bracket and the 6 percent state income tax bracket. The municipal bonds are from his home state. Which bond should Martin purchase if he wishes to hold it for the long term