In December of 20x4, Memphis Plastics sold a forklift for $7,600. The machine wa
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In December of 20x4, Memphis Plastics sold a forklift for $7,600. The machine was purchased in 20x1 for $35,000. Since then $25,900 in depreciation has been recorded on the forklift.
Compute the gain or loss on the sale.
Determine the after-tax cash flow at the time the forklift was sold. The firm’s tax rate is 45 percent.
In December of 20x4, Memphis Plastics sold a forklift for $7,600. The machine was purchased in 20x1 for $35,000. Since then $25,900 in depreciation has been recorded on the forklift.
Explanation / Answer
Ans 1 Forklift Bookvalue Cost-Accumulated Depreciation 35000-25900 9100 Ans Ans 2 Loss on sale Sale price 7600 Less: Book Value 9100 Loss on sale 1500 Ans Ans 3 After tax cash flow Proceeds+ Tax saving on loss 7600+(1500*.45) 8275 Ans