Talia’s Tutus bought a new sewing machine for $50,000 that will be depreciated over 5 years using double-declining-balance depreciation with a switch to straight-line.   Required: a. Find the depreciation charge each year. b. If the sewing machine is sold after 4 years for $20,000, what will be the after-tax proceeds on the sale if the firm’s tax bracket is 35%?

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Talia’s Tutus bought a new sewing machine for $50,000 that will be depreciated over 5 years using double-declining-balance depreciation with a switch to straight-line.

 

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a. Find the depreciation charge each year.

b. If the sewing machine is sold after 4 years for $20,000, what will be the after-tax proceeds on the sale if the firm’s tax bracket is 35%?

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Cost of machine= $50000

Useful life = 5 Years

Rate of depreciation = 20%

Year Adjusted Balance Depreciation Straight line depreciation Declining balance with a switch to Straight line
1 50000 20000 10000 20000
2 30000 12000 7500 12000
3 18000 7200 6000 7200
4 10800 4320 5400 5400
5 5400     5400
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