Consider a machine that costs 1,200,000 Baht and is depreciated
straight-line to zero over its five-year useful life. If the
company is subject to a tax rate of 23 percent, what is the
depreciation tax shield?
276,000.00
1,200,000.00
55,200.00
240,000.00
> Formula
Depreciation Tax Shield = Depreciation amount * Tax rate
> Calculation
Year | Depreciation | Tax Shield Calculation | Tax Shield |
1 |
= 1200000 / 5 = 240000 |
240000 * 23% |
55200 |
2 |
= 1200000 / 5 = 240000 |
240000 * 23% |
55200 |
3 |
= 1200000 / 5 = 240000 |
240000 * 23% |
55200 |
4 |
= 1200000 / 5 = 240000 |
240000 * 23% |
55200 |
5 |
= 1200000 / 5 = 240000 |
240000 * 23% |
55200 |
Total | 276000 |
> Answer
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 276000
Hope you understand the solution.
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