Question

Assume a firm has earnings before depreciation and taxes of $620,000 and depreciation of $320,000. a. If it is in a 35 percent tax bracket, compute its cash flow. b. If it is in a 20 percent tax bracket, compute its cash flow.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer for option (a) is $515,000 and for option (b) is $560,000.

Explanation:

According to the scenario, the given data are as follows:

Earnings before depreciation and taxes = $620,000

Depreciation = $320,000

So, we can compute the cash flow by using following formula:

Cash Flow = EBIT × (1 - Tax Rate) + Depreciation

(a). For tax bracket = 35%

Here EBIT = EBITDA - Depreciation

= $620,000 - $320,000

= $300,000

Now by putting the value in the formula, we get:

Cash Flow = $300,000 × ( 1 - 35%) + $320,000

= $300,000 × 0.65 + $320,000

= $195,000 + $320,000

= $515,000

Hence, the cash flow is $515,000 for 35% tax bracket.

(b) For tax bracket = 20%

Here EBIT = EBITDA - Depreciation

= $620,000 - $320,000

= $300,000

Now by putting the value in the formula, we get:

Cash Flow = $300,000 × ( 1 - 20%) + $320,000

= $300,000 × 0.8 + $320,000

= $240,000 + $320,000

= $560,000

Hence, the cash flow is $560,000 for 20% tax bracket.