Jamestown Supply is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new equipment. The equipment costs $72,000, has a 4-year life, and will be worthless after the 4 years. The equipment will be replaced. The cost of borrowed funds is 9 percent and the tax rate is 34 percent. The equipment can be leased for $23,800 a year. What is the amount of the aftertax lease payment?
Aftertax lease payment = $23,800 (1 - 0.34) = $15,708
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Northern Lights is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new equipment. The equipment costs $54,000, has a 5-year life, and will be worthless after the 5 years. The company has a tax rate of 34 percent, a cost of borrowed funds of 8.75 percent, and uses straight-line depreciation. The equipment can be leased for $14,100 a year. What is the amount of the annual depreciation tax shield?
Annual depreciation tax shield = ($54,000/5) (0.34) = $3,672
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The Blue Goose is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new refrigeration equipment for the restaurant. The equipment costs $63,000, has a 7-year life and will be worthless after the 7 years. The cost of borrowed funds is 8.4 percent and the tax rate is 32 percent. The equipment can be leased for $9,800 a year. What is the amount of the annual depreciation tax shield if the firm uses straight-line depreciation?
Annual depreciation tax shield = ($63,000/7) (0.32) = $2,880
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Val's Pizzeria is contemplating the acquisition of some new commercial ovens. The purchase price is $39,000. The equipment will be depreciated based on MACRS depreciation which allows for 33.33 percent, 44.44 percent, 14.82 percent, and 7.41 percent depreciation over years 1 to 4, respectively. The equipment will be worthless at the end of 4 years. The equipment can be leased for $12,500 a year. The firm can borrow money at 8 percent and has a 35 percent tax rate. What is the amount of the depreciation tax shield in year 3?
Year 3 depreciation tax shield = $39,000 (0.1482) (0.35) = $2,022.93
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