Ben and John are considering some bonds for investing.  They want as much money after tax as possible.   Their marginal rate is 24%.  Their investment options include: City of Pasedena bonds with an interest rate of 6% ABC Corporate Stock with an interest rate of 8.5% State of California with an interest rate of 5.75% Apple Corporate stock with an interest rate of 8% City of Los Angeles with an interest rate of 6.25% Disney Corporate stock with an interest rate of 7.5% What is the after-tax interest rate for each of the 6 bonds they are considering? Which bond should they choose if they want the highest after tax return?

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Ben and John are considering some bonds for investing.  They want as much money after tax as possible.   Their marginal rate is 24%.  Their investment options include:

    • City of Pasedena bonds with an interest rate of 6%
    • ABC Corporate Stock with an interest rate of 8.5%
    • State of California with an interest rate of 5.75%
    • Apple Corporate stock with an interest rate of 8%
    • City of Los Angeles with an interest rate of 6.25%
    • Disney Corporate stock with an interest rate of 7.5%

What is the after-tax interest rate for each of the 6 bonds they are considering?

Which bond should they choose if they want the highest after tax return?

 

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