An asset was purchased three years ago for $180,000. It falls into the five-year category for MACRS depreciation. The firm is in a 30 percent tax bracket. Use Table 12–12.

a. Compute the tax loss on the sale and the related tax benefit if the asset is sold now for $21,060. (Input all amounts as positive values. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to whole dollars.)

Tax loss on the sale_________________

Tax benefit______________________

b. Compute the gain and related tax on the sale if the asset is sold now for $68,060. (Input all amounts as positive values. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to whole dollars.)

Taxable gain____________________

Tax obligation______________________