Which of the Following Reflect(s) the Implications of Income Taxes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflect(s) the implications of income taxes for financial managers?
I. Interest payments on debt incurred by the firm are not tax deductible for the firm.
II. Preferred stock and common stock dividends are tax deductible for the firm and are used as often as possible to raise capital.

• A) Only statement I is correct.
• B) Only statement II is correct.
• C) Both statements I and II are correct.
• D) Neither statement I nor II is correct.

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