With Regard to Debt and Equity Securities, Which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

With regard to debt and equity securities, which of the following statements is TRUE? (Assume the corporations are not in the business of lending money.)

• A)A discount on a debt security is fully or partially deductible for tax purposes, depending on the discount rate.
• B)A premium on an equity issue has a tax impact on the issuing corporation.
• C)A premium on a debt security is taxed in the hands of the issuing corporation.
• D)A discount on an equity issue has a tax impact on the issuing corporation.

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