On June 2, 2018, Tabitha Co

Multiple Choice

On June 2, 2018, Tabitha Co. purchased a franchise for $560,000 by signing a five-year contract. At the end of the five years, the franchise right reverts back to the seller. On September 1, 2020, Tabitha decides to sell the franchise right for $323,000. The company amortizes intangible assets using the straight-line method and records partial-year amortization based on the number of months in service. Assuming the company has a December 31 year end, what is the gain or loss recorded on the sale of the patent?

A) $15,000 gain.
B) $13,000 loss.
C) $237,000 loss.
D) $99,000 gain.