Seiko's current salary is $98,500. Her marginal tax rate is 32% and she fancies European sports cars. She purchases a new auto every year. Seiko is currently a manager for Idaho Supply Company. Her friend, knowing her interest in sports cars, tells her about a manager position at the local BMW and Porche dealer. The new position pays only $87,100 per year, but it allows employees to purchase one new car per year at a discount of $17,700. This discount qualifies as a non-taxable fringe benefit. In an effort to keep Seiko as an employee, Idaho Supply Company offers her a $12,400 raise. Answer the following questions about this analysis.  (a) What is the annual after-tax cost to the Idaho Supply Company with the $12,400 increase? (Ignore payroll taxes) (b-1) Financially which offer is better on an after-tax basis?  (b-2)  By how much is the offer better for Seiko on an after tax basis (Assume that Seiko is going to purchase the car whether she switches jobs or not)

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Seiko's current salary is $98,500. Her marginal tax rate is 32% and she fancies European sports cars. She purchases a new auto every year. Seiko is currently a manager for Idaho Supply Company. Her friend, knowing her interest in sports cars, tells her about a manager position at the local BMW and Porche dealer. The new position pays only $87,100 per year, but it allows employees to purchase one new car per year at a discount of $17,700. This discount qualifies as a non-taxable fringe benefit. In an effort to keep Seiko as an employee, Idaho Supply Company offers her a $12,400 raise. Answer the following questions about this analysis. 

(a) What is the annual after-tax cost to the Idaho Supply Company with the $12,400 increase? (Ignore payroll taxes)

(b-1) Financially which offer is better on an after-tax basis? 

(b-2)  By how much is the offer better for Seiko on an after tax basis (Assume that Seiko is going to purchase the car whether she switches jobs or not)

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