Mays Company sold a machine for $10,000 cash. The machine originally cost $65,000 and the company had recognized $53,000 in depreciation over the life of the machine. What is the effect of this sale on Mays Company's income statement and its statement of cash flows?
Asset cost = 65000
Book value of asset = Cost – accumulated depreciation
= 65000 – 53000
= 12000
The asset was sold for 10000, which is less than its book value so company has suffered loss on sale of asset
Loss on sale of asset = 12000 – 10000 = 2000
The loss will attract a tax benefit, the tax benefit will be calculated by
Loss on sale of asset * Tax rate
The amount will be added to the 10000 amount.
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