Headwaters Ltd

question 108

Essay

Headwaters Ltd. is considering purchasing a new asset. It has a cost of $1,350,000, an expected 6 year life and a salvage value of $90,000. The equipment would qualify as a class 8 (20% CCA) asset and Headwaters has a required rate of return of 11% and an effective tax rate of 32%.
Required:
Assume that this asset is the only asset in the pool. Assuming the asset is disposed of at its estimated salvage value, what is the tax effect on the disposition of the asset? Assume the asset will be disposed of on day 1 of year 7 so the asset is eligible for CCA claims in year 6.

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Definitions:

Price Discriminate

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different customers, based not on costs, but on willingness to pay.

Economic Profit

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Profit-Maximizing Monopolist

A monopoly firm that aims to achieve the highest possible profit by adjusting the price and output of its product or service.

Total Cost Schedules

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