Question

Sandstorm Corporation decides to develop a new line of paints. The project begins in 2019. Sandstorm incurs the following expenses in 2019 in connection with the project: Salaries Materials $179,600 53,880 26,940 Depreciation on equipment The benefits from the project will be realized starting in July 2020. If an amount is zero, enter "0". If Sandstorm Corporation chooses to defer and amortize its research and experimental expenditures over a period of 60 months, what are its related deductions in 2019 and 2020? 2019: $ 2020: $1 0

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2019 2020 $26,042 for 2019 no amortization since no benefit For 2020 amortization is for 6 months Total expenses Salaries Materials Depreciation on Equipment Total expenses Total months for amortization Amortization per month Amortization for 6 months $179,600 $53,880 $26,940 $260,420 $4,340 $26,042 ($4,340 * 6)