Frank's Auto Repair can purchase a new machine for $136,000. The machine has a 4-year life and can be sold at the end of year 4 for $15,000. Frank's uses MACRS depreciation which allows for 33.33 percent, 44.44 percent, 14.82 percent, and 7.41 percent depreciation over years 1 to 4, respectively. The equipment can be leased for $35,900 a year. The firm can borrow money at 7.5 percent and has a 32 percent tax rate. The company does not expect to owe any taxes for at least the next 4 years due to net operating losses. What is the incremental annual cash flow for year 4 if the company decides to lease rather than purchase the equipment?
A) -$50,900
B) -$35,900
C) -$20,900
D) $15,900
E) $35,900
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