Jeff Owns a Taxable Bond Portfolio Which Is Yielding 8

question 41

Multiple Choice

Jeff owns a taxable bond portfolio which is yielding 8.76 percent.His after-tax yield is 6.57 percent.What is his marginal tax rate?

• A) 25 percent
• B) 28 percent
• C) 31 percent
• D) 32 percent
• E) 34 percent

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