Asked by Hunain Nadeem on Jul 20, 2024

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If the inflation rate was 8%, and the tax rate was 20%, and you deposited money in a bank account that pays 12%, what is your after tax real interest rate? Show you work.

Inflation Rate

Over time, the increment in the price level percentage for goods and services in an economy.

Tax Rate

The proportion of income that is required to be paid as tax by a person or a company.

Real Interest Rate

The real interest rate is the interest rate adjusted for inflation, representing the true cost of borrowing and the true yield for savers.

  • Determine the net returns on investments post-taxation, accounting for inflationary effects.
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Ethan KassemJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
The after tax nominal interest rate is 12% - 12%x20% = 9.6%.
The after tax real interest rate is 9.6% - 8% = 1.6%.