Question: Calculate current year depreciation or amortization for the following assets. Assume each is the only asset placed in service and the taxpayer wishes to maximize depreciation expense. Ignore any business income limitations. Placed in Service Date Cost Asset 23-Apr 800,000 apartment building 4-Aug 1,000,000 strip mall 4-Jun 50,000 computer system 1-May 100,000 10 year covenant not to compete 1-Sep 60,000 goodwill ** the covenant not to compete and goodwill were associated with the purchase of a business