A manufacturing firm is considering purchasing a new machine for $169,000. The firm plans on borrowing $84,500 to be paid off in equal payments in 3 years. The interest rate on the loan is 6%. The machine is classified as 7-years MACRS. Using the machine will save $58,000 in labor costs each year. The annual O&M costs for the machine are $13,000. The firm plans on using the machine for 5 years after which it will be salvaged for $76,050. Calculate the taxable income (i.e., income before taxes) for the income statement for year 5 if the firm purchases the machine."

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