Reese, a calendar - year taxpayer, uses the cash method of accounting for her sole proprietorship. In
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Reese, a calendaryear taxpayer, uses the cash method of accounting for her sole proprietorship. In late December, she received a $ bill from her accountant for consulting services related to her small business. Reese can pay the $ bill anytime before January of next year without penalty. Assume Reese's marginal tax rate is percent this year and percent next year, and that she can earn an aftertax rate of return of percent on her investments.
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a What is the aftertax cost if she pays the $ bill in December?
b What is the aftertax cost if she pays the $ bill in January? Use Exhibit
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.
c Should Reese pay the $ bill in December or January?
d What is the aftertax cost if she expects her marginal tax rate to be percent next year and pays the $ bill in January? Use Exhibit
Note: Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.
e Should Reese pay the $ bill in December or January if she expects her marginal tax rate to be percent this year and percent next year?
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