Math Problem Statement
Calculate the after-tax return of a(n) 10.54 percent, 20-year, A-rated corporate bond for an investor in the 10 percent marginal tax bracket. Compare this yield to a(n) 6.69 percent, 20-year, A-rated, tax-exempt municipal bond, and explain which alternative is better. Repeat the calculations and comparison for an investor in the 33 percent marginal tax bracket. Question content area bottom Part 1 The after-tax return of the 10.54%, 20-year, A-rated corporate bond for an investor in the 10% marginal tax bracket is
enter your response here%. (Round to two decimal places.) Part 2 Compare this yield to the 6.69%, 20-year, A-rated, tax-exempt municipal bond and explain which alternative is better. (Select the best answer below.) A. The after dash tax yield of 9.49 % for the corporate bond is a better alternative than the 6.69 % tax dash free municipal bond at the 10% tax rate. B. The 6.69 % tax dash free municipal bond is a better alternative than the after dash tax yield of 9.49 % for the corporate bond at the 10% tax rate. Part 3 The after-tax return of the 10.54%, 20-year, A-rated corporate bond for an investor in the 33% marginal tax bracket is
enter your response here%. (Round to two decimal places.) Part 4 Repeat the calculations and comparison for an investor in the 33% marginal tax bracket. (Select the best answer below.) A. The after dash tax yield of 7.06 % for the corporate bond is a better alternative than the 6.69 % tax dash free municipal bond at the 33% tax rate. B. The 6.69 % tax dash free municipal bond is a better alternative than the after dash tax yield of 7.06 % for the corporate bond at the 33% tax rate.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Taxation
Bonds
Formulas
After-tax return = Pre-tax return × (1 - Tax rate)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College Level / Advanced High School
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