Question

Bethany incurred $20,000 in research and experimental costs for developing a specialized product during July of year 1. Bethany went through a lot of trouble and spent $10,000 in legal fees to receive a patent for the product in August of year 3. Bethany expects the patent to have a remaining useful life of 10 years. (Do not round intermediate calculations.) a. What amount of research and experimental expenses for year 1, year 2, and year 3 may Bethany deduct if she elects to amortize the expenses over 60 months? (Round your final an

Answer 1

Total Research Spending = $20,000 + $10,000 = $30,000

Amortization Rate = 1/5years = 20%

Expense in Year 1, 2 and 3 = $30,000 X 20% = $6,000 Each year

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