Answer:
$30,000
Explanation:
Usually, patents do not have a salvage value. If the useful life is 16 years, the amortization rate will be 1/16 x 100
=0.0625 x 100
=6.25%
Before January 2017, the trademark had been amortized for four years ( 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.)
Amortization per year = 6.25% x $400,000
=0.0625 x $400,000
=$25,000 per year: Four year amortization would be
=$25,000 x 4
=$100,000
The Book value as of January 2017 will be
=$400,000 -$100,000
=$300,000
add legal fee
=$300,000 + $60,000
=$360,000
remaining useful life = 16 -4 years = 12 years.
new depreciation rate = 1/12 x 100
=0.08333
Depreciation amount for 2017
= 0.08333 x $360,000
=$30,000
