CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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ISBN: 9781260430011
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 17QP
Marginal versus Average Tax Rates (Refer to Table 2.3.) Corporation Growth has $82,500 in taxable income, and Corporation Income has $8,250,000 in taxable income.
- a. What is the tax bill for each firm?
- b. Suppose both firms have identified a new project that will increase taxable income by $10,000. How much in additional taxes will each firm pay? Why is this amount the same?
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CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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