Parent and Junior Form a Non-Unitary Group of Corporations

question 107

Multiple Choice

Parent and Junior form a non-unitary group of corporations.Parent is located in a state with an effective tax rate of 3%, while Junior's effective tax rate is 9%.Acting in concert to reduce overall tax liabilities, the group should:

• A)Execute an intercompany loan, such that Junior pays deductible interest to Parent.
• B)Have Parent charge Junior an annual management fee.
• C)Shift Parent's high-cost assembly and distribution operations to Junior.
• D)All of the above are effective income-shifting techniques for a non-unitary group.
• E)None of the above is an effective income-shifting technique for a non-unitary group.

Recognize common mistakes in crafting persuasive messages and strategies to avoid them.

Comprehend the role of persuasion in professional communication and ethical considerations.

Differentiate between emotional, logical, and ethical appeals in persuasive messages.

Know the steps involved in creating a persuasive message, from analysis to writing.

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Customer Satisfaction

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