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The purchase price of a business is not deductible.

Usually, the purchase price can be divided in two parts: tangible assets (such as furniture, computers, equipment) and intangible assets (goodwill, patents, going concern). Tangible assets are depreciated over their useful life. Intangible assets are amortized over 15 years.

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