Jefferson Industries is considering an expansion. The necessary equipment would be purchased for $6 million and will be fully depreciated at the time of purchase. The expansion would also require an additional $4 million investment in working capital. The tax rate is 30 percent. Last year, the company spent and expensed $400,000 on research related to the project. The company plans to house the project in an unused building it owns. If the building were sold, it would net $2 million after taxes and real estate commissions. What is the initial investment outlay for this project after bonus depreciation is considered?

	a.	$12.0 million
	b.	$10.2 million
	c.	$7.3 million
	d.	$12.4 million
	e.	$8.2 million

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