Wable Inc Has Provided the Following Data to Be Used in in Evaluating

question 21

Multiple Choice

Wable Inc. has provided the following data to be used in evaluating a proposed investment project: For tax purposes, the entire initial investment without any reduction for salvage value will be depreciated over 5 years. The company uses a discount rate of 16%.
-When computing the net present value of the project, what is the annual amount of the depreciation tax shield? In other words, by how much does the depreciation deduction reduce taxes each year in which the depreciation deduction is taken?

• A) $27,500
• B) $77,000
• C) $33,000
• D) $64,167

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Definitions:

Finished Goods Inventory

Products that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready to be sold.

Budgeted Income Statement

A financial statement that projects the income and expenses for a specific period in the future, helping management with planning and decision-making.

Accrued Income Taxes

Accrued income taxes are taxes that a company has incurred but has not yet paid during the reporting period.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decline in value over time.