August 19, 2013
Chapter 9 – Income Taxes
Sample Responses to Discussion Questions
1) Intel is a high-tech company with significant R&D. What income tax considerations would such a
company have as compared to a “lower–tech” company?
2) What tax implications might there be for a global company such as Intel?
3) Do you suspect that Intel is making large capital investments? If so, what impact will depreciation
have on these investments?
4) What barriers of entry would competitors of Intel have entering into this market?