alleryStart learning →A profitable firm buys a loss maker mainly to
ACut its tax liability
BRaise its dividends
CAvoid audit checks
DIssue more debt
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cut its tax liability
It can use the target's losses to reduce its own tax bill, though many countries limit this.
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