All of the Following Transactions Are Exempt from Rules Regarding

question 76

Multiple Choice

All of the following transactions are exempt from rules regarding imputed interest with the exception of

• A)taxpayer purchases newly issued bond for $700 (face value of $1,000).
• B)taxpayer sells land for $135,000 with payment due in 5 years and no stated interest.
• C)taxpayer sells his home gym equipment for $2,800 with payment due in one year and no stated interest.
• D)taxpayer purchases a sailboat costing $2,500 for weekend boating trips; the full price payable in five months and no stated interest.

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Definitions:

Executory Costs

These are costs associated with fulfilling the terms of a contract, excluding the direct material and direct labor costs, such as utilities, insurance, and property taxes involved in leasing.

Bargain Purchase Option

A lease provision allowing the lessee to purchase the leased asset at the end of the lease term at a price significantly lower than the expected fair market value.

Minimum Periodic Rental

In leasing agreements, it refers to the lowest amount that the lessee must pay over a specified period.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that is considered a purchase of an asset for accounting purposes, with the lessee assuming both the benefits and risks of ownership.