On January 1, 2XX1, Bald Eagle Corporation purchased 100% of the common stock Ohio Enterprises for $1,800,000. This transaction is a "nontaxable" acquisition under the Internal Revenue Code. On the date of acquisition, Ohio had common stock of $600,000 and retained earnings of $840,000. The fair values of Ohio's net assets equal their respective book values except for equipment that is undervalued by $90,000 and an unrecorded brand name valued at $135,000. Assume that the tax bases of Ohio's pre-acquisition identifiable net assets equal their book values. Bald Eagle's tax effective tax rate is 30%.

What is the amount of goodwill recorded in connection with this combination?

 

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