Chana Made a $75,000 Interest- Free Loan to Her Son

question 793

Multiple Choice

Chana made a $75,000 interest- free loan to her son, Trey, who used the money to retire a mortgage on his personal residence. Trey's only source of income was salary of $50,000 and $940 interest income on a savings account. The relevant Federal interest rate was 5% and the loan was outstanding all year long. What amount must Chana include as interest income as a result of this transaction?

• A) $2,810
• B) $0
• C) $3,750
• D) $940

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