**Case Study: Tax Implications on Capital Investment****Scenario:**Ms. T. Potts, the treasurer of Ideal China, is faced with a financial decision. The company has ordered a new kiln costing $510,000, of which $61,000 is identified by the supplier as an installation cost. Ms. Potts is uncertain whether this cost should be treated as a tax-deductible current expense or as a capital investment. If considered a capital investment, the cost could be depreciated using a straight-line method over five years.**Objective:**Assess how the tax authority’s decision impacts the after-tax cost of the kiln. Given a tax rate of 25% and an opportunity cost of capital at 6%, calculate the present value of the tax shield under both scenarios.**Instructions:**- Do not round intermediate calculations.- Round final answers to the nearest whole dollar.**Analysis Table:**| Scenario | PV Tax Shield ||------------------------------------------------------|------------------|| Installation cost is expensed at the end of year 1 | || Installation cost is capitalized and depreciated over 5 years | |This table outlines two tax treatment scenarios for the installation cost, demonstrating the present value (PV) of the tax shield for each. The calculation considers both immediate expensing and depreciation over time to evaluate which provides a financial benefit.

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