Assume the Original Facts as Given Except That Jackson Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Assume the original facts as given except that Jackson is a head of household taxpayer and the city of Mitchell pays interest of 7.8%. How would you advise Jackson to invest his money?

• A) Invest in Sundial, Inc. bonds because their explicit tax is greater than the implicit tax on city of Mitchell bonds.
• B) Invest in city of Mitchell bonds because their implicit tax is greater than the explicit tax on Sundial, Inc. bonds.
• C) Invest in Sundial, Inc. bonds because their explicit tax is less than the implicit tax on city of Mitchell bonds.
• D) Invest in city of Mitchell bonds because their implicit tax is less than the explicit tax on Sundial, Inc. bonds.
• E) None of these.

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