If the total amount paid for a business is greater than the sum of the net fair market values of the assets of the business, the excess
A)Is currently deductible.
B)May be amortized over the period of 15 years.
C)May be characterized as goodwill and amortized over a period of not more than 60 months.
D)May be allocated to a noncompetition covenant and amortized over the period of time of the covenant.
E)Is never deductible.

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The excess amount paid over the fair market value of the assets is considered goodwill, which according to U.S. tax law, can be amortized over a period of 15 years. This allows businesses to deduct this cost from their taxable income over time.

If the Total Amount Paid for a Business Is Greater