Question

Company considers leasing equipment (annual lease ₹12 lakh for 5 years) vs buying at ₹45 lakh financed at 10% loan. Tax rate = 30%. Equipment depreciated straight-line over 5 years, nil residual. How should the company decide?

A Always lease—it avoids debt.
B Compare PV of after-tax lease rentals with PV of loan payments and depreciation tax shield; choose cheaper option.
C Buy because depreciation gives tax benefit.
D Lease because payments are tax deductible.
E Both are same in PV terms under tax neutrality.
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