On January 1, 2004, F Corp

question 44

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2004, F Corp. issued 2,000 of its 10%, $1,000 bonds for $2,080,000. These bonds were to mature on January 1, 2014, but were callable at 101 any time after December 31, 2007. Interest was payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1. On July 1, 2009, F called all of the bonds and retired them. The bond premium was amortized on a straight-line basis. Before income taxes, F's gain or loss in 2009 on this early extinguishment of debt was:

• A)$16,000 gain.
• B)$20,000 loss.
• C)$24,000 gain.
• D)$60,000 gain.

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