Paulman Incurred $55,000 of Research and Experimental Expenses and Began

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Essay

Paulman incurred $55,000 of research and experimental expenses and began amortizing them over 60 months during June of year 1. During May of year 3, Paulman received a patent based upon the research being amortized. $36,000 of legal expenses for the patent was incurred. The patent is expected to have a remaining useful life of 17 years.
1) What is the basis of the patent? (Round amortization for each year to the nearest whole number.)
2) What is the amortization expense with respect to the patent during the year it was issued? (Round final answer to the nearest whole number.)

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