Larry wants to purchase a new car for personal use. He anticipates financing $40,000 of the purchase

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Larry wants to purchase a new car for personal use. He anticipates financing $40,000 of the purchase price. The car dealer is offering a special 35 percent interest rate on new cars. Alternatively, Larry could use a home equity loan with an interest rate of 5 percent. Larry is in the 33 percent marginal tax bracket. Should Larry finance the car through the dealer or through a home equity loan?
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Taxation For Decision Makers 2014

ISBN: 9781118654545

6th Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis Escoffier, Karen Fortin

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