Assume Tax Rates on Single Individuals Are 10% on Taxable

question 3

Multiple Choice

Assume tax rates on single individuals are 10% on taxable income up to $9,075, 15% on income of $9,076 to $36,900 and 25% on income of $36,901 to $89,350.What is the tax liability for a single individual with $52,000 of taxable income?

• A)$8,856.25
• B)$9,103.50
• C)$8,603.50
• D)$8,356.25

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The relative amount of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that the firm desires. The weighted average cost of capital should be based on these target weights.

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements, a crucial part of capital budgeting and often calculated using models like CAPM.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital; a calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital is proportionately weighted. It represents the average rate that a company is expected to pay to finance its assets.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its borrowed funds from financial institutions and other sources.