Suppose that, in an effort to reduce the federal deficit, Congress increases the top personal tax rate on interest and dividends to 39% but retains a 15% tax rate on realized capital gains. The corporate tax rate stays at 25%. Assume capital gains are 50% of equity income.

a. Compute the total corporate plus personal taxes paid on each $1 of debt income. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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b. Compute the total corporate plus personal taxes paid on each $1 of equity income if all capital gains are realized immediately. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.)

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c. Compute the total corporate plus personal taxes paid on each $1 of equity income if all capital gains are deferred forever. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.)

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