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whether you purchased off the shelf software included within the website purchase price, if you did, it would be amortizable over 3 years. Also, if you ever abandon a website, there would be a way to remedy the need to accelerate the deduction. But, in your case, you'll probably just need to amortize it over 15 years. Just be aware there may be exceptions out there. The tax code has always been in strife with itself.
To qualify as a long-term asset for amortization, the trademark must last at least 12 months. Amortize the trademark over 180 months to determine your allowable tax deduction. You must complete Form 4562 if you have any trademark amortization deductions to report.ivide the total capitalized cost by the economic life of the trademark to determine the monthly amortization amount. Amortization is shown on the company's general ledger as an expense. To set up the asset account in your general ledger, debit the total cost of the trademark.