Katie, a resident of Virginia, is considering purchasing a $100,000 North Carolina bond that yields 4.6%...

 

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Katie, a resident of Virginia, is considering purchasing a $100,000 North Carolina bond that yields 4.6% before tax. She is in the 35% Federal marginal tax bracket and the 5% state marginal tax bracket. She is aware that State of Virginia bonds of comparable risk are yielding 4.5%. However, the Virginia bonds are exempt from Virginia tax, but the North Carolina bond interest is taxable in Virginia. Katie can deduct any state taxes paid on her Federal income tax return. In your analysis, assume that the bond amount is $100,000. If required, round your computations and answers to the nearest dollar. Assume that Katie itemizes her deductions for federal taxes. Determine the after tax income from each bond. Virginia Bond: North Carolina Bond: Which of the two options will provide the greater after-tax return to Katie? Katie, a resident of Virginia, is considering purchasing a $100,000 North Carolina bond that yields 4.6% before tax. She is in the 35% Federal marginal tax bracket and the 5% state marginal tax bracket. She is aware that State of Virginia bonds of comparable risk are yielding 4.5%. However, the Virginia bonds are exempt from Virginia tax, but the North Carolina bond interest is taxable in Virginia. Katie can deduct any state taxes paid on her Federal income tax return. In your analysis, assume that the bond amount is $100,000. If required, round your computations and answers to the nearest dollar. Assume that Katie itemizes her deductions for federal taxes. Determine the after tax income from each bond. Virginia Bond: North Carolina Bond: Which of the two options will provide the greater after-tax return to Katie?