Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The actual return kept by an investor will depend on how the interest is taxed.
• B) The equivalent after-tax interest rate is r(1 - τ)
• C) The highest interest rate, for a given horizon, is the rate paid on U.S. Treasury securities.
• D) It is important to use a discount rate that matches both the horizon and the risk of the cash flows.

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Definitions:

FICA Tax

Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, which is a United States federal payroll tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the U.S. federal government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Medical Insurance

An insurance policy that covers the cost of medical and surgical treatments for the policyholder.

FICA Tax

Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax; a U.S. payroll tax funding Social Security and Medicare, paid by both employees and employers.