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Amortization of Intangible Assets. To illustrate the amortization of an intangible asset, imagine XYZ Biotech spends $30 million dollars on a patent with a useful life of 15 years. Theoretically, to account for the expense over a 15-year period, XYZ Biotech records $2 million each year as an amortization expense.
The capitalized software cost may be amortized over 36 months, beginning with the month the software is placed in service. Additionally, the separately stated cost of software may also be eligible for 50% bonus first-year depreciation if acquired before 2013.