After several profitable years running her business, Ingrid decided to acquire the assets of a small competing business. On May 1 of year 1, Ingrid acquired the competing business for $324,000. Ingrid allocated $54,000 of the purchase price to goodwill. Ingrids business reports its taxable income on a calendar-year basis. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

Problem 10-71 Part b (Algo)

b. In lieu of the original facts, assume that Ingrid purchased only a phone list with a useful life of five years for $12,000. How much amortization expense on the phone list can Ingrid deduct in year 1, year 2, and year 3?