Question

When computing the weighted average cost of capital, which of these are adjusted for taxes? a. cost of debt b. both the cost of equity and the cost of preferred stock c. cost of preferred stock d. cost of equity e. the costs of all forms of financing

Answer 1

Answer:

a. cost of debt

Explanation:

The formula to compute the weighted average cost of capital is shown below:

= Weightage of debt × cost of debt × ( 1- tax rate) + (Weightage of preferred stock) × (cost of preferred stock) + (Weightage of  common stock) × (cost of common stock)

Since the payment for the dividend is not entitled to a tax deduction but the payment for interest is entitled to a tax deduction. And, the after-tax is considered for the cost of debt and the same is shown in the formula above