Assume That the Firm's Gain from Leverage According to the Miller

question 73

Multiple Choice

Assume that the firm's gain from leverage according to the Miller model is $126,667. If the effective personal tax rate on stock income is TS = 20%, what is the implied personal tax rate on debt income?

• A) 18.2%
• B) 20.2%
• C) 22.5%
• D) 25.0%

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