The main reason for the small amount of financing with preferred stock is that dividends on preferred stock are not tax deductible, as is the interest paid on bonds.

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Dividend payments on preferred stock are not tax deductible, unlike interest payments on bonds, which are tax deductible. This results in preferred stock being a less attractive financing option compared to bonds.

The Main Reason for the Small Amount of Financing with Preferred