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Christins Skillset
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Rosie's Kitchen needs some new commercial ovens. The purchase price is $56,000. The ovens will be worthless after 4 years. The ovens belong in a 30 percent CCA class and can be leased for $16,500 a year. The firm can borrow money at 7.5 percent and has a 34 percent tax rate. What is the net advantage to leasing?

A) -$2,423
B) -$1,289
C) -$532
D) $532
E) $1,289

CCA Class

Capital Cost Allowance Class; categories used in Canadian income tax that determine the depreciation rate for different types of assets for tax purposes.

Net Advantage To Leasing

The financial benefit that results when leasing an asset is more cost-effective than purchasing the asset outright.

  • Figure out the net positive effect of leasing (NAL) and grasp its significance.
  • Gain an understanding of depreciation tax shields and apply this knowledge to influence decisions related to leasing and buying.
  • Acquire knowledge on the effect that different tax rates have on the decision to lease or buy.
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