Amortization

By: Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD

Deductions for writing off the cost of property (Internal Revenue Code Section 197 assets) over its useful life (the estimated number of years the property or asset will be useful in your business) is called amortization. Certain intangible assets acquired when purchasing a business now are amortized over a 14- year period.

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