Intangible asset

PP LLC had $20 million of capitalised development expenditure at cost brought forward at January 1, 2007 in respect of products currently in production and a new project began on the same date.

The research stage of the new project lasted until March 31, 2007 and incurred 1.4 million USD of costs. From that date, the project incurred development costs of $800,000 per month. On July 1, 2008 the directors became confident that the project would be successful and yield a profit well in excess of costs. The project was still in development at December 31, 2008. Capitalised development expenditure is amortised at 20% per annum using the straight-line method.

Required:

What amount will be charged to profit or loss for the year ended January 30, 2008 in respect of research and development costs?