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After-tax salvage calculator

After-tax disposal value is calculated as S − (S−BV) × τ. Use the stated system boundary and matching input units.

SAT=S−(S−BV)×τS_{\text{AT}} = S - \left(S - \mathrm{BV}\right) \times \tau

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Worked example

Given

  • SS = 15,000 $
  • BV\mathrm{BV} = 5,000 $
  • τ\tau = 0.25 —
SAT=15,000−(15,000−5000)×0.25=12,500S_{\text{AT}} = 15{,}000 - \left(15{,}000 - 5000\right) \times 0.25 = 12{,}500

Symbols and units

SymbolMeaningUnit
SATS_{\text{AT}}after-tax disposal value$
SSsale price$
BV\mathrm{BV}remaining basis$
τ\taugain tax rate—

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