Gunning industries is considering a new investment in a machine which has a five-year life. The investment in the new machine would also require an immediate increase in working capital of $35,000. Gunning is subject to a 40% corporate tax rate and has a 10% average weighted cost of capital.
What is the overall discounted cash flow effect on Gunning industries ‘working capital investment over the life of the new machine?
A. ($7,959)
B. ($10,680)
C. ($13,265)
D. ($35,000)
I have worked this question and obtained the answer C. What I'm not sure of is why we do not tax the working capital.
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8y ago#1Working capital does not give rise to a tax effect.
It is financing additional receivables, additional inventory etc., and they do not affect tax.
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Thank you! I will watch again as I may have missed it.
8y ago#3You are very welcome :-)
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