Brenda Has $15,000 in U

question 51

Multiple Choice

Brenda has $15,000 in U.S. Series EE saving bonds and she is considering whether to cash in the bonds. Under what conditions can Brenda exclude the interest on the savings bonds from her gross income?

• A) Brenda's modified AGI must be below a phase-out range for the exclusion.
• B) The proceeds must be used for higher education expenses of Brenda, her spouse, or Brenda's dependent.
• C) Brenda can exclude the interest if she uses the proceeds to pay for college tuition.
• D) All of the choices are necessary conditions for Brenda to exclude the interest.
• E) None of the choices are correct - the interest is always included in gross income.

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