Question

Colonnade Corporation purchased a machine for use in the firm's manufacturing process. The original cost of the machine was $1,800,000. The machine has a class life of 15 years, but after 13 years, the firm has decided to sell the machine for $320,000. If Colonnade has a marginal tax rate of 34%, what is the tax effect associated with the decision

Answer 1

Answer: $27,200

Step-by-step explanation:

Machine depreciation:

There is no salvage value so depreciation is:

= 1,800,000 / 15

= $120,000

Gain on the machine when sold was:

= Selling price - Book Value of asset

= Selling price - (Cost price - Accumulated depreciation for 13 years)

= 320,000 - (1,800,000 - (120,000 * 13))

= $80,000

Tax on gain:

= 80,000 * 34%

= $27,200