The Changes Contained in the Tax Reform Act (TRA) of 1986

question 113

Multiple Choice

The changes contained in the Tax Reform Act (TRA) of 1986 included

• A) Narrowing the tax base.
• B) Lowering marginal tax rates.
• C) A partial shift from corporate to personal taxes.
• D) More tax brackets to increase vertical equity.

Calculate the present value of future cash flows at different interest rates.

Understand the impact of interest rate changes on the present value of future cash flows.

Analyze investment decisions using NPV methodology.

Understand the role of vigilant investors in the economy.

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