Question: WestingHome Inc. is a manufacturing company that has acccumulated an net operating loss of $ 2 billion over time. It is considering borrowing $ 5 billion to acquire another company.
a. Based upon the corporate tax rate of 36%, estimate the present value of the tax savings that could accrue to the company.
b. Does the existence of a net operating loss carry forward affect your analysis? (Will the tax benefits be diminished as a consequence?)