Charlotte Computer Services Is Considering Purchasing Equipment at $100 000

question 108

Multiple Choice

Charlotte Computer Services is considering purchasing equipment at $100 000. It is anticipated the equipment will have a useful life of five years. It will be depreciated on a straight-line basis. Operating revenue is expected to be $74 000 per annum and operating expenses $25 000 per annum. The equipment is subject to an investment allowance of 10 per cent and the tax rate is 30 per cent. The after-tax hurdle rate is 12 per cent. What is the tax effect of the depreciation?

• A) $3000
• B) $21 630
• C) $24 630
• D) $6000

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