Given step by step explanation general accounting question A corporation has the opportunity to invest in either municipal bonds or preferredstock. The corporation can earn 6.80% by investing in municipal bonds.Alternatively, it can earn 7.40% (before tax) by investing in preferred stock. Assumethat the risk level for both investments is the same.What is the break-even corporate tax rate that makes the corporation indifferentbetween the two investments? Assume a 65.00% dividend exclusion for tax ondividends.

Step 1: Define Break-even Corporate Tax RateThe break-even corporate tax rate is the tax rate at…

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