Amortization Tax Benefits and the Fair Value of Intangible Assets

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American Society of Appraisers Business Valuation Review™
Winter 2006 Volume 25, Issue 4 pp. 170-172
Richard K. Ellsworth, PE, ASA

Summary

Fair value for an acquired intangible asset can be estimated through consideration of a discounted cash flow analysis. The tax benefit from amortization of the intangible asset is included as a benefit in development of the future cash flow benefits. The mathematical link between the amortization inclusive intangible asset value and the amortization exclusive intangible asset value is derived and presented for valuation application.
Amortization Tax Benefits and the Fair Value of Intangible Assets
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