What Is the Annual Depreciation Tax Shield for a Profitable

question 99

Multiple Choice

What is the annual depreciation tax shield for a profitable firm in the 30% marginal tax bracket with $100,000 of annual depreciation expense?

• A) $10,500
• B) $30,000
• C) $35,000
• D) $65,000

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Deductive Logic

A method of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion, based on the principle that if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

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