On January 2,2014,Fran Acquires a Business from Chuck

question 23

Multiple Choice

On January 2,2014,Fran acquires a business from Chuck.Among the assets purchased are the following intangibles: patent with a 7-year remaining life,a covenant not to compete for 10 years,and goodwill. Of the purchase price,$140,000 was paid for the patent and $60,000 for the covenant.The amount of the excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets was $100,000.What is the amount of the amortization deduction for 2014?

• A)$10,667.
• B)$16,000.
• C)$20,000.
• D)$32,667.
• E)None of these.

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