Mr Lee Is a Citizen and Resident of Hong Kong

question 26

Essay

Mr. Lee is a citizen and resident of Hong Kong, while Mr. Anderson is a citizen and resident of the U.S. In the taxation of income, Hong Kong uses a territorial approach, while the U.S. follows the global system. In terms of effect, explain what this means to Mr. Lee and Mr. Anderson.

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Definitions:

Dividend

The payment made by a corporation to an equity investor (stockholder).

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements, often used in capital budgeting to evaluate potential investments.

After-tax Cost

The cost of an investment or expense after deducting the tax advantages, reflecting the actual financial impact on an individual or company.

Coupon Bonds

Bonds that pay the holder a fixed interest rate (the coupon) over a specified period, typically until maturity when the principal, or face value, is repaid.