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What are the major differences between debt and equity financing?
IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa / 16.5. Equity Financing*
"Interest is a tax-deductible expense. Dividends are not tax-deductible and are paid from after-tax income. Equity refers to the owners’ investment in the business. In corporations, the preferred and common stockholders are the owners."
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