Question content area top Part 1 Operating cash flowsRichard and Linda Thomson operate a local lawn maintenance service for commercial and residential property. They have been using a John Deere riding mower for the past several years and believe that it is time to buy a new one. They would like to know the operating cash flows associated with the replacement of the old riding mower. The following data are available. 1. There are 5 years of remaining useful life on the old mower. 2. The old mower has a zero book value. 3. The new mower is expected to last 5 years. 4. The Thomsons will follow a 5-year MACRS LOADING... recovery period for the new mower. 5. Depreciable value of the new lawn mower is $1,800. 6. They are subject to a 32% tax rate. 7. The new mower is expected to be more fuel-efficient, maneuverable, and durable than the previous models and can result in reduced operating expenses of $486 per year. 8. The Thomsons will buy a maintenance contract that calls for annual payments of $125. Create an operating cash flow statement for the replacement of Richard and Linda's John Deere riding mower. Show the operating cash flow for the next 6 years. Question content area bottom Part 1 Calculate the incremental operating cash flow statement below:(Round to the nearest dollar.) Richard and Linda Thomson Incremental Operating Cash Flows Replacement of John Deere Riding Mower Year 1 Savings from new and improved mower $ Less: Annual maintenance cost $ Less: Depreciation $ Savings (loss) before taxes $ Taxes (32%) $ Savings (loss) after taxes $ Incremental operating cash flow $

Rounded Depreciation Percentages by Recovery Year Using MACRS for First Four Property Classes
	Percentage by recovery year*
Recovery year	3 years	5 years	7 years	10 years
1	33%	20%	14%	10%
2	45%	32%	25%	18%
3	15%	19%	18%	14%
4	7%	12%	12%	12%
5		12%	9%	9%
6		5%	9%	8%
7			9%	7%
8			4%	6%
9				6%
10				6%
11				4%
Totals	100%	100%	100%	100%
*These percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole percent to simplify calculations while retaining realism. To calculate the actual depreciation for tax purposes, be sure to apply the actual unrounded percentages or directly apply double-declining balance (200%) depreciation using the half-year convention.