Math Problem Statement

Given a monthly payment of $400 for 35 years with an annual interest rate of 2.6%, a current tax rate of 30%, and a future tax rate of 35%, calculate the future value of tax-deferred and non-deferred accounts. Also, determine the interest earned in both accounts.

Solution

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Part a: The first part asks for the future value of the tax-deferred and non-deferred accounts.

  • Tax-deferred account: The future value is calculated with the formula for compound interest, factoring in the interest rate, monthly contributions, and the number of years.
  • Non-deferred account: The future value here is calculated similarly, but we also account for the tax impact on the initial contributions.

Based on the information provided:

  • Monthly Payment = $400
  • Number of Years = 35
  • Annual Interest Rate = 2.6%
  • Current Tax Rate = 30%
  • Future Tax Rate = 35%

For the tax-deferred account, we don't apply any tax upfront but will apply taxes when the funds are withdrawn. For the non-deferred account, we apply the current tax rate to the initial contributions.

Part b asks for the interest earned in both accounts:

  • The interest earned is simply the future value minus the total contributions (which are $400 per month for 35 years).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Compound Interest
Annuities
Taxation

Formulas

Future Value of Annuity: FV = P * [(1 + r/n)^(nt) - 1] / (r/n)
Interest Earned = Future Value - Total Contributions

Theorems

Compound Interest Formula
Future Value of Annuity

Suitable Grade Level

College Level / Advanced High School