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:

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other fixed-income investment to changes in interest rates, often used to assess risk.

Interest-Rate Change

A fluctuation in the cost of borrowing or the return on savings, which can significantly impact financial markets and economic conditions.

Term to Maturity

The duration of time until the final repayment date of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument.

Coupon Rate

The coupon rate is the interest rate that the issuer of a bond or other fixed-income security promises to pay to the holder annually, expressed as a percentage of the par value.