Problem
Nu-Tek is considering leasing some equipment for 4 years with equal annual lease payments. The equipment would cost $120,000 to buy and would be depreciated straight-line over 4 years to a zero-salvage value. The actual salvage value is zero. The applicable pretax borrowing rate is 8 percent. The lessee does not expect to owe taxes for several years while the lessor's tax rate is 21 percent. What is the minimum lease payment that will be acceptable to the Lessor?