EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: DeMarzo
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Chapter 17, Problem 25P
Redo Problem 22, but assume the following:
- a. Investors pay a 15% tax on dividends but no
capital gains taxes or taxes on interest income, and Kay does not pay corporate taxes. - b. Investors pay a 15% tax on dividends and capital gains, and a 35% tax on interest income, while Kay pays a 35% corporate tax rate.
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