32. LO.1, 2, 4 Harriet, who is single, is the owner of a sole proprietorship. Two years...
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32. LO.1, 2, 4 Harriet, who is single, is the owner of a sole proprietorship. Two years ago Harriet developed a process for preserving doughnuts that gives the doughnut a much longer shelf life. The process is not patented or copyrighted, and only Harriet knows how it works. Harriet has been approached by a company that would like to buy the process. Harriet insists that she receive a long-term employment contract with the acquiring company as well as be paid for the rights to the process. The acquiring company offers Harriet a choice of two options: (1) $650,000 in cash for the process and a 10-year covenant not to compete at $65,000 per year or
(2) $650,000 in cash for a 10-year covenant not to compete and $65,000 per year for 10 years in payment for the process. Which option should Harriet accept? What is the tax effect on the acquiring company of each approach?
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Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities
ISBN: 233160
1st Edition
Authors: Nellen/Young/Raabe/Maloney