The initial investment in machinery would be $8 million immediately and the project is expected to last for three years. Investment in machinery receives tax allowable depreciation of 25% per annum on a straight-line basis. Allowances are receivable one year in arrears. The machinery will be sold at the end of the project for $5 million, in year 3 prices. And the answer is in the picture.  How to calculate the answer of Tax Allowable depreciation?

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The initial investment in machinery would be $8 million immediately and the project is expected to last for three years.

Investment in machinery receives tax allowable depreciation of 25% per annum on a straight-line basis. Allowances are receivable one year in arrears. The machinery will be sold at the end of the project for $5 million, in year 3 prices.

And the answer is in the picture.  How to calculate the answer of Tax Allowable depreciation?

3.2000
3.4112
3.6342
Tax Allowable Depreciation @ 25% straight
-2.6667
-2.6667
-2.6667
line method
Transcribed Image Text:3.2000 3.4112 3.6342 Tax Allowable Depreciation @ 25% straight -2.6667 -2.6667 -2.6667 line method
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