In 2014 Charlton and Cindy Have Alternative Minimum Taxable Income

question 115

Multiple Choice

In 2014 Charlton and Cindy have alternative minimum taxable income of $130,000 and file a joint return.For purposes of computing the alternative minimum tax,their exemption is

• A)$0.
• B)$7,900.
• C)$52,800.
• D)$82,100.

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Definitions:

Optimal Capital Structure

The best mix of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that maximizes a company’s stock price.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to finance the acquisition of assets, with the expectation that the income or capital gain from the assets will exceed the cost of borrowing.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital; a calculation that reflects the cost of a company's financing (debt and equity) weighted by the proportion of each financing source in the overall capital structure.

Tax Shields

Deductions and credits available to taxpayers that lower the total tax liability by reducing taxable income.