Inflation Can Reduce the True Cost of Debt, and Policymakers

question 91

Essay

Inflation can reduce the true cost of debt, and policymakers lower interest rates to encourage borrowing. Is it a good idea then to always take advantage of lower interest rates to borrow and rely on inflation to reduce the cost of debt and to increase your ability to repay the loan?

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Definitions:

Statutory Source

Legal authority for certain rules or regulations; in the context of tax, it refers to laws enacted by a legislative body that dictate tax obligations.

Tax Authority

The governmental agency responsible for the administration of tax laws, collection of taxes, and enforcement of tax regulations.

Internal Revenue Code

The federal statute that codifies all the United States tax laws, including income tax, payroll tax, gift tax, estate tax, and many other types of taxes.

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax that an individual or entity is legally obligated to pay to a taxing authority based on income, property value, transactions, or other taxable events.