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Without leverage, Impi Corporation will have net income next year of $ 4.5 million. If Impi's corporate tax rate is 21 % and it pays 8 % interest on its debt, how much additional debt can Impi issue this year and still receive the benefit of the interest tax shield next year? (Note: Assume Impi's revenues exceed $ 25 million, and that interest tax deductions are limited to 30 % of EBIT under the TCJA.)
Note: Debt interest rate is fixed i.e. 8% and tax rate is 21%, interest tax deduction is less than 30%, so first answer is more appropriate as in second case it is assumed that debt is 9% to fulfill the condition given in the question.