Peter buys ten zero-coupon bonds with a maturity of 30 years for a total of $4,119.87. Assume he buys the bonds on June 30th. How much interest will he have to report for tax purposes for the first year? Assume annual compounding for simplicity.
a. $0 because it is a zero-coupon bond. |
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b. $61.80. |
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c. $123.60. |
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d. $300.00. |
Correct answer: b. $61.80
Price of ten zero-coupon bonds = $4,119.87
Price of one zero-coupon bond = $411.99
Face value of a zero-coupon bond (maturity value) = $1,000
Years to maturity = 30
Yield rate (r) of above zero-coupon rate:
Above zero-coupon bonds purchased on June 30th thus only 6-month imputed interest income for first year to be reported for tax purposes.
6-month imputed interest income for first year
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