Assume that a firm does not have to pay income taxes due to a substantial loss carry-forward. The firm is debating between buying and leasing some equipment. In this situation, the firm will most likely be better off:
A) Buying because there is no tax benefit to offset the cost of the lease payments.
B) Buying because the loss carry-forward will offset the tax cost of purchasing.
C) Leasing because the lessee can immediately enjoy the tax benefit of the purchase.
D) Leasing and transferring the tax benefit of purchasing to the lessee.
E) Leasing and thereby transferring at least a portion of the tax benefit to a lessor.
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