Question

After several profitable years running her business, Ingrid decided to acquire the assets of a small competing business. On May 1 of year 1, Ingrid acquired the competing business for $378,000. Ingrid allocated $63,000 of the purchase price to goodwill. Ingrid’s business reports its taxable income on a calendar-year basis. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

Answer 1

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1. how much amortization expense on the goodwill can Ingrid deduct in year 1,  year 2, year 3?

2. In lieu of the original facts, assume that Ingrid purchase only a phone list with a useful life of 5 years for $16,500.

How much amortization expense on the phone list can Ingrid deduct in year 1, year 2 and year 3?

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