Reference no: EM132480715
Question - Delaware Company incurred the following research and development costs during 2021:
Salaries and wages for lab research $550,000
Materials used in R&D projects 350,000
Purchase of equipment 1,050,000
Fees paid to third parties for R&D projects 470,000
Patent filing and legal costs for a developed product 80,000
Salaries, wages, and supplies for RSD work performed for another company under a contract 500,000
Total $3,000,000
The equipment has a seven-year life and will be used for a number of research projects. Depreciation for 2021 is $270,000.
Required - Calculate the amount of research and development expense that Delaware should report in its 2021 income statement.