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Required information The following information applies to the questions displayed below Bethany incurred $36,250 in research and experimental costs for developing a specialized product during July of year 1. Bethany went through a lot of trouble and spent $17,000 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. Round your final answers to nearest whole dollar amount.) 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? Research and experimental expenses Year 2 3

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A. Research and experimental amortisation expense

year 1 : 36250 * 1/5 * 6/12 = $ 3625

year 2 : 36250 * 1/5 * 12/12 = $ 7250

year 3 : 36250 * 1/5 * 12/12 = $ 7250

B. Deductible patent amortisation expenses

year 3 : 17000 * 1/10 * 5/12 = 708.33 or $ 708

C. Deductible patent amortisation expenses

year 3 : 17000 * 1/10 * 5/12 = 708.33 or $ 708

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