Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A)Retained earnings, as reported on the balance sheet, represents the amount of cash a company has available to pay out as dividends to shareholders.
• B)70% of the interest received by corporations is excluded from taxable income.
• C)70% of the dividends received by corporations is excluded from taxable income.
• D)Because taxes on long-term capital gains are not paid until the gain is realized, investors must pay the top individual tax rate on that gain.
• E)The corporate tax system favors equity financing, as dividends paid are deductible from corporate taxes.

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