Consider the case of Shoe Building Inc. (SBI):
Shoe Building Inc. (SBI) is considering the purchase of new manufacturing equipment that will cost $35,000 (including shipping and installation). SBI can take out a four-year, $35,000 loan to pay for the equipment at an interest rate of 8.40%. The loan and purchase agreements will also contain the following provisions:
•The annual maintenance expense for the equipment is expected to be $350.•The equipment has a four-year depreciable life. The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System's (MACRS) depreciation rates for a three-year asset are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively.•The corporate tax rate for SBI is 40%.Note: Shoe Building Inc. (SBI) is allowed to take a full-year depreciation tax-saving deduction in the first year.
Based on the preceding information, complete the following tables:
ValueAnnual tax savings from maintenance will be:$140
Tax savings from depreciation
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
$4,666$6,223$2,073$1,037
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Net cash flow? _____ ______ _____ _____