Prior law restricted the ability of acquirers to use credits

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In September 2008, the IRS changed tax laws to allow banks to utilize the tax loss carry forwards of banks they acquire to shield their future income from taxes (prior law restricted the ability of acquirers to use these credits). Suppose Fargo Bank acquires Covia Bank and with it acquires $76 billion in tax loss carry forwards. If Fargo Bank is expected to generate taxable income of 11 billion per year in the future, and its tax rate is 30%, what is the present value of these acquired tax loss carry forwards given a cost of capital of 8%?

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