On May 5 of the current tax year, Brian purchased a patent that qualifies as...

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On May 5 of the current tax year, Brian purchased a patent that qualifies as a Section 197 intangible. The cost of the patent was $207,000 and Brian is a calendar-year taxpayer. In the current year, how much of the patents cost can Brian amortize?

a. $1,150

b. $4,600

c. $9,200

d. $13,800

e. None of these

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