Titan Innovations is planning a project that will increase sales by $500,000 and cash expenses by $100,000. The project will cost $750,000 and will be depreciated using the straight-line method to a zero book value over the 8-year life of the project. The company's marginal tax rate is 30%. What is the yearly value of the depreciation tax shield?

Titan Innovations is planning a project that will increase sales by $500,000 and cash expenses by $100,000. The project will cost $750,000 and will be depreciated using the straight-line method to a zero book value over the 8-year life of the project. The company's marginal tax rate is 30%. What is the yearly value of the depreciation tax shield?

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