Question

The Wet Corp. has an investment project that will reduce expenses by $25,000 per year for 3 years. The project's cost is $30,000. If the asset is part of the 3-year MACRS category (33.33% first year depreciation) and the company's tax rate is 26%, what is the cash flow from the project in year 1? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.)
A. $21,100
B. $22,560
C. $20,550
D. $21,880

Answer 1

Answer:

A. $21,100

Explanation:

net cash flow year 1 = {[savings year 1 - (depreciation expense year 1)] x (1 - tax rate)]} + depreciation expense year 1

cash flow year 1 = {[$25,000 - ($30,000 x 33.33)] x (1 - 26%)} + ($30,000 x 33.33) = [($25,000 - $10,000) x 0.74] + $10,000 = $11,100 + $10,000 = $21,100