A depreciation tax shield is:
a.The expense caused by depreciation.
b.Caused by the fact that depreciation does not affect cash flow.
c.An after-tax cash outflow.
d.A reduction in income taxes.
答案:D
Explanation
Choice "d" is correct. Whenever depreciation protects income from taxation, it is known as a depreciation tax shield.
Choice "c" is incorrect. A depreciation tax shield may result in after-tax cash inflow, but not outflow.
Choice "a" is incorrect, per above.
Choice "b" is incorrect. A depreciation tax shield is caused by the tax deductibility of the depreciation expense, not by the fact that depreciation does not affect cash flow.
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