If the Tax Laws Stated That R0

question 39

True/False

If the tax laws stated that R0.50 out of every R1.00 of interest paid by a corporation was allowed as a tax-deductible expense, it would probably encourage companies to use more debt financing than they presently do, other things held constant.

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