Sophia's Employer Is Considering Paying Her Either $20,000 of Current

question 5

Multiple Choice

Sophia's employer is considering paying her either $20,000 of current salary or $40,000 of deferred compensation in 12 years.Her employer's current tax rate is 34%,but the employer expects its tax rate to be 25% 12 years from now.The employer's ATROR is 11%.If the employer waits and pays the deferred compensation,its after-tax deferred compensation expense projected to Year 12 is

• A)$20,000.
• B)$26,400.
• C)$30,000.
• D)$40,000.

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Definitions:

Accounting Profit

The difference between total revenue and total expenses when both are measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a financial institution that provides principal security and a modest interest rate.

Annual Interest

The amount of interest due over the course of a year on a loan, deposit, or investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Economic Cost

The total cost of choosing one action over another, including both the explicit financial cost and the opportunity cost.