Your firm needs a computerized machine tool lathe which costs $40,000 and requires $11,000 in maintenance for each year of its 3-year life. After three years, this machine will be replaced. The machine falls into the MACRS 3-year class life category. Assume a tax rate of 39 percent and a discount rate of 13 percent.

Calculate the depreciation tax shield for this project in year 3.

Depreciation tax shield $_______