alleryStart learning →Once taxes enter MM analysis, what happens to debt?
ADebt turns worthless
BDebt has no effect
CEquity turns deductible
DDebt gains a tax shield
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Debt gains a tax shield
Interest is deductible, so cost of capital falls as the share of debt rises.
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