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26 October, 04:57

Your firm needs a computerized machine tool lathe which costs $53,000 and requires $12,300 in maintenance for each year of its 3-year life. After three years, this machine will be replaced. The machine falls into the MACRS 3-year class life category. Assume a tax rate of 34 percent and a discount rate of 12 percent. Calculate the depreciation tax shield for this project in year 3.

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  1. 26 October, 07:01
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    The depreciation tax shield for this project in year 3 is $2668.76

    Explanation:

    Depreciation in year 3 = 14.81%*53000

    = $7849.3

    tax shield will = $7849.3*34%

    = $2668.76

    therefore, The depreciation tax shield for this project in year 3 is $2668.76
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