Initial investment: Basic calculation Cushing Corporation is considering the purchase of a new grading machine to replace the existing one. The existing machine was purchased 3 years ago at an installed cost of $20,000; it was being depreciated under MACRS using a 5-year recovery period. (See Table 4.2 on page 120 for the applicable depreciation percentages.) The existing machine is expected to have a usable life of at least 5 more years. The new machine costs $35,000 and requires $5,000 in installation costs; it will be depreciated using a 5-year recovery period under MACRS. The existing machine can currently be sold for $25,000 without incurring any removal or cleanup costs. The firm is subject to a 40% tax rate. Calculate the initial investment associated with the proposed purchase of a new grading machine.
Cost of new asset - $35,000
Installation costs - +$ 5,000
Total installed cost - $40,000
Proceeds from sale of old asset $25,000
Tax on sale of old asset + $ 7,680
Total after-tax proceeds $17,320
Initial Invesment $22,680
Could you please tell me how the tax on sale of old asset was figured?