mfsjpm01
Level 3
‎03-25-2020 02:13 PM

I am working on a return where there is the sale of a sole prop/schedule c business.  Asset sales with goodwill on top of the assets.  I believe I have the assets entered correctly directly on the asset worksheet (date of sale, sale price, expense of sale, etc.).  But wondering how I enter the goodwill?  Do I need to create a new asset with $0 cost?  Or is that entered separately?

 

Thanks!

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RollTide68
Level 8
‎03-25-2020 02:53 PM

Goodwill -- Intangible Asset Amortized over 15 years

Asset entry form - type of asset L

Enter IRC section under which you amortize the cost of intangibles - 197

 

mfsjpm01
Level 3
‎03-25-2020 02:56 PM

Sorry - should have been more clear. I am working on the return of the selling business owner.  Not buying.  Don't need to set up the Goodwill for amortization.  I need to report the receipt of a business sale price for Goodwill.

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Terry53029
Level 14
Level 14
‎03-25-2020 03:23 PM

I believe you report it on schedule D as an investment

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LNieb
Level 1
‎03-25-2020 09:16 PM

I'm trying to get the amortization to reconcile to a prior accountant's tax return.  Goodwill calculates by the month, but I can't figure out what method I should choose.  Any advice? 

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