If Depreciation Is $600,000 and the Marginal Tax Rate Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

If depreciation is $600,000 and the marginal tax rate is 35 percent, then the tax shield due to depreciation is

• A)$210,000.
• B)$600,000.
• C)$390,000.
• D)The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Total Stockholders' Equity

The total amount of assets remaining in a company after all liabilities have been subtracted, representing the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings, used to evaluate whether a stock is over or undervalued.

Total Common Stock

The total value or number of common shares issued by a company, representing ownership interests.