The Effective Tax Rate Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

The effective tax rate is

• A)a single measure of tax owed by a firm.
• B)a single measure of the tax credit on investment.
• C)a single measure of how much tax a firm pays.
• D)a single measure of the tax burden on capital.

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