On January 2,2011,Fran Acquires a Business from Chuck

question 53

Multiple Choice

On January 2,2011,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 2011?

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

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