&J Industries is considering a new project. Prior to making this decision, the company hired a consultant, at a cost of $24,160, to determine the viability of this new project. The project will require $286,600 for the purchase of the new machine. There will be $11,000 in delivery charges and $1,550 will be spent on a technician to calibrate the machine. The plan is to set up the new machine on land that the company currently owns. The land was purchased many years ago for $10,000 and currently has a market value of $30,000.
The new project will require an additional $1,300 in inventory, $970 in accounts receivables and accounts payable is expected to increase by $1,000. The new machine belongs in a 30% CCA class. Because the industry is changing rapidly, the equipment will be obsolete in 5 years with no salvage value. The net working capital will return to its original levels at the end of the project. The project is expected to generate additional revenues of $40,200 and expenses are expected to increase by $4,720. The tax rate is 40% and the required
What is the capital cost allowance in the first year?
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