Stock in Merlin Corporation Is Held Equally by Jane, Eve

question 48

Essay

Stock in Merlin Corporation is held equally by Jane, Eve, and Fred. Merlin seeks additional capital to buy a valuable tract of land that will cost $6,000,000. Jane, Eve, and Fred propose to loan Merlin $2,000,000 each, taking from Merlin a $2,000,000 ten-year note with interest payable annually at five points above the prime rate. Merlin Corporation has current taxable income of $7,000,000. How are the payments on the notes treated for tax purposes?

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