A Firm Is Selling an Existing Asset for $5,000

Multiple Choice

A firm is selling an existing asset for $5,000. The asset, when purchased, cost $10,000, was being depreciated under MACRS using a five-year recovery period and has been depreciated for four full years. If the assumed tax rate is 40 percent on ordinary income and capital gains, the tax effect of this transaction is ________.

A) $0 tax liability
B) $1,320 tax liability
C) $1,160 tax liability
D) $2,000 tax benefit