Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) For a lease to be attractive to both the lessee and the lessor, the gains must come from some underlying economic benefits that the leasing arrangement provides.
• B) With a true tax lease, the lessor replaces depreciation and interest tax deductions with a deduction for the lease payments.
• C) Generally speaking, if the asset's tax depreciation deductions are more rapid than its lease payments, a true tax lease is advantageous if the lessor is in a higher tax bracket than the lessee.
• D) A tax gain occurs if the lease shifts the more valuable deductions to the party with the higher tax rate.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials used to produce a product, which are directly attributable to the product.

Direct Labor-Hours

The combined working hours of employees directly contributing to the manufacturing cycle.

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials directly used in the production of goods or services.

Overhead Cost

All ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service, including rent, utilities, and salaries of non-production staff.