Finding the value of the depreciation tax shield


Problem: A project will increase sales by $140,000 and cash expenses by $95,000. The project will cost $100,000 and be depreciated using the straight-line method to a zero book value over the 4-year life of the project. The company has a marginal tax rate of 34 percent. What is the value of the depreciation tax shield? (answer format $xxx,xxx or $xx,xxx or $x,xxx)

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