Suppose that, in an effort to reduce the federal deficit, Congress increases the top personal tax rate

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Suppose that, in an effort to reduce the federal deficit, Congress increases the top personal tax rate on interest and dividends to 35% but retains a 15% tax rate on realized capital gains. The corporate tax rate stays at 35%. Compute the total corporate plus personal taxes paid on debt versus equity income if

(a) All capital gains are realized immediately and

(b) Capital gains are deferred forever. Assume capital gains are half of equity income.


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Principles of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-0077404895

10th Edition

Authors: Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, Franklin Allen

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