QUESTION 7

1. Peter acquires 100% of Saul for $9,735,000 in a taxable business combination. The applicable income tax rate is 30%. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Based on the following information about the assets and liabilities of Sunfish, what amount should Porpoise record as Goodwill for this acquisition on the date of acquisition?

   	Old book basis	Old tax basis	Fair value
   Cash	$400,000	$400,000	$400,000
   Equipment, net of depreciation	500,000	200,000	750,000
   Patents	0	0	2,000,000
   Goodwill	80,000	NA	?
   Accounts payable	(300,000)	(300,000)	(300,000)
   Deferred income taxes payable	(90,000)	NA	?
   Notes payable	(200,000)	(200,000)	(230,000)