Question

Jasmine's Boutique has 2,000 bonds outstanding with a face value of $1,000 each and a coupon rate of 9 percent. The interest is paid semiannually. What is the amount of the annual interest tax shield if the tax rate is 34 percent?A. $58,500B. $60,750C. $60,100D. $62,250E. $61,200

Answer 1

Answer:

E. $61,200

Explanation:

total interest expense = 2,000 bonds x $1,000 per bond x 9% = $180,000

the interest shield is the amount of taxes saved by paying interest expense

interest shield = total interest expense x tax rate = $180,000 x 34% = $61,200

this means that the company will be able to reduce its income taxes by $61,200 because it paid interests on their bonds