A corporation has decided to replace an existing machine with a newer

A corporation has decided to replace an existing machine with a newer model. The old machine had an initial purchase price of $35,000, and has $20,000 in accumulated depreciation.

If the 40% tax rate applies to the corporation and the old asset can be sold for $10,000, what will be the tax effect of the replacement?
A) No effect
B) Loss of $2,000
C) Refund of $2,000
D) Loss of $4,000

ANSWER

C