On January 1, 2013, Credit Inc. recorded goodwill valued at $270,000 when it acq

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On January 1, 2013, Credit Inc. recorded goodwill valued at $270,000 when it acquired the assets of another company. At the end of 2014, the auditors of Credit Inc. determined that the goodwill had been impaired by $50,000 and Credit Inc. wrote down the book value of the goodwill by $50,000. During 2015, the goodwill was not further impaired. In 2016, additional goodwill was impaired and was written down another $18,000 for financial reporting purposes. What is the temporary book-tax difference associated with the purchased goodwill in 2014, 2015, and 2016? Are the differences favorable or unfavorable? Are the differences permanent or temporary?

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Year 2014 2015 2016 Impairment of goodwill in books 50000 0 18000 Amortization of goodwill for tax purposes( on straightline basis for 15 years) 18000 18000 18000 Requirement 1 Temporary Book tax difference associated with purchased goodwill 32000 18000 0 Requirement 2 Are the differences favourable or unfavourable Unfavourable Favourable No Impact Requirement 3 Are the differences permanent or temporary Temporary Temporary Temporary

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