Short Corporation acquired Hathaway, Inc., for $32,620,000. The fair value of all Hathaway's identifiable tangible and intangible assets was $31,800,000. Short will amortize any goodwill over the maximum number of years allowed. What is the annual amortization of goodwill for this acquisition?

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Short Corporation acquired Hathaway, Inc., for $32,620,000. The fair value of all Hathaway's identifiable tangible and intangible assets was $31,800,000. Short will amortize any goodwill over the maximum number of years allowed. What is the annual amortization of goodwill for this acquisition?

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