if a firm is subject to income taxes, then the after-tax cost of debt for the firm will be less than the before-tax cost of debt. True of false?
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Before-tax cost of debt is the interest rate that a company pays on its debt before taking into account any tax deductions. It is the cost of borrowing money without considering the tax benefits. After-tax cost of debt, on the other hand, is the interest rate Show more…
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