A Tax-Oriented Lease Can Best Be Defined As

A tax-oriented lease can best be defined as:

A) A short term lease where the lessor is responsible for the insurance, tax and upkeep. Often cancellable on short notice.
B) A longer term, fully amortized lease under which the lessee is responsible for the upkeep. Usually not cancellable without penalty.
C) A financial lease in which the lessor is the owner for tax purposes.
D) A financial lease in which the lessee sells an asset to the lessor and then leases in back.
E) A financial lease where the lessor borrows a substantial of the cost of the leased asset.