An asset with initial cost base of 6 million was bought 5 years ago. At the end of the current year (fifth year) the asset is sold by 1.1 million. The asset belongs to the 7 years MACRS property class. Knowing that the gains(loss) tax rate is 40%, what is the net proceeds resulted from selling this asset?

An asset with initial cost base of 6 million was bought 5 years ago. At the end of the current year (fifth year) the asset is sold by 1.1 million. The asset belongs to the 7 years MACRS property class. Knowing that the gains(loss) tax rate is 40%, what is the net proceeds resulted from selling this asset?

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Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion

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