Consider the case of Shoe Building Inc. (SBI): Shoe Building Inc. (SBI) is considering the purchase of new manufacturing equipment that will cost $35,000 (including shipping and installation). SBI can take out a four-year, $35,000 loan to pay for the equipment at an interest rate of 8.40%. The loan and purchase agreements will also contain the following provisions: • The annual maintenance expense for the equipment is expected to be $350. • The equipment has a four-year depreciable life. The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System’s (MACRS) depreciation rates for a three-year asset are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively. • The corporate tax rate for SBI is 40%.   Note: Shoe Building Inc. (SBI) is allowed to take a full-year depreciation tax-saving deduction in the first year. Based on the preceding information, complete the following tables:   Value Annual tax savings from maintenance will be: $140        Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Tax savings from depreciation $4,666    $6,223    $2,073    $1,037    Net cash flow                     *****WHAT IS NET CASH FLOW?****

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Consider the case of Shoe Building Inc. (SBI):
Shoe Building Inc. (SBI) is considering the purchase of new manufacturing equipment that will cost $35,000 (including shipping and installation). SBI can take out a four-year, $35,000 loan to pay for the equipment at an interest rate of 8.40%. The loan and purchase agreements will also contain the following provisions:
The annual maintenance expense for the equipment is expected to be $350.
The equipment has a four-year depreciable life. The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System’s (MACRS) depreciation rates for a three-year asset are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively.
The corporate tax rate for SBI is 40%.
 
Note: Shoe Building Inc. (SBI) is allowed to take a full-year depreciation tax-saving deduction in the first year.
Based on the preceding information, complete the following tables:
 
Value
Annual tax savings from maintenance will be: $140   
 
 
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Tax savings from depreciation $4,666    $6,223    $2,073    $1,037   
Net cash flow                    

*****WHAT IS NET CASH FLOW?****

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