Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) A biotech firm might be developing drugs with tremendous potential, but it has yet to receive any revenue from these drugs. Such a firm will not have taxable earnings. In that case, a tax-optimal capital structure does not include debt.
• B) No corporate tax benefit arises from incurring interest payments that regularly exceed EBIT.
• C) The optimal level of leverage from a tax-saving perspective is a level where interest equals EBIT.
• D) In general, as a firm's interest expense approaches its expected taxable earnings, the marginal tax advantage of debt increases, limiting the amount of equity the firm should use.

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Definitions:

Adult Children

Adults who are considered from a parent's perspective, often in discussions about family dynamics and relationships.

Middle-aged

Pertains to individuals who are in the mid-point of their lives, typically considered between the ages of 40 and 65.

Generations

Periods of time, usually considered to be about 30 years, that separate birth cohorts, leading to differing attitudes and values among groups.

Wage Gap

The difference in average earnings between different groups in the workforce, particularly seen in the disparity between men and women's earnings.