The Local Printing Company Purchases a New Copy Machine for $150,000

question 41

Multiple Choice

The local printing company purchases a new copy machine for $150,000 that reduces the cost of making a color copy by ten cents a copy.The copy machine can be depreciated straight line for seven years and the company is in the 28 percent income tax bracket.The owner believes he can sell the machine for $10,000 at the end of seven years.Approximately how much will this company save on an annual basis in income taxes?

• A)$42,000
• B)$39,200
• C)$2,800
• D)$5,600

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Definitions:

Factory Rent

The cost incurred by a business for leasing a manufacturing facility or space where production activities are carried out.

Factory Overhead

All the supplementary costs tied to manufacturing, aside from the expenses of direct materials and direct labor.

Amortization

The periodic transfer of the cost of an intangible asset to expense.

Direct Labor Used

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, impacting manufacturing costs.