Certain Skills Are Necessary for Successful Tax Planning

question 1

Multiple Choice

Certain skills are necessary for successful tax planning.One of these skills is applying the time value of money.Which of the following is FALSE regarding this skill?

• A)Applying the time value of money is a tool used for wealth accumulation.
• B)If Cindy invests $1,000 at 8% and subsequently earns $48 in after-tax income on the investment at the end of the first year, Cindy's tax rate is 40%.
• C)If Randy earns an annual return of 12% and is subject to a 40% tax rate, Randy's annual after-tax rate of return is 4.8%.
• D)If Lou invests $1,000 for one year at a rate of return of 14% and is subject to a 45% tax rate, Lou's after-tax value of the interest will be $77.

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