With the Inclusion of Taxes,MM I Is Incorrect and the Capital

question 93

Multiple Choice

With the inclusion of taxes,MM I is incorrect and the capital structure of the firm can be important due to:

• A) lower tax rates on dividends than on debt.
• B) higher tax rates on retained earnings than on debt.
• C) lower tax liability due to interest deductibility.
• D) higher operating income from less dividends.

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