An investor in a country with an original issue discount tax provision purchases a 20 year zero-coupon

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An investor in a country with an original issue discount tax provision purchases a 20 year zero-coupon bond at a deep discount to par value. The investor plans to hold the bond until the maturity date. The investor will most likely report:

A. A capital gain at maturity.

B. A tax deduction in the year the bond is purchased.

C. Taxable income from the bond every year until maturity.

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Fixed Income Analysis

ISBN: 9781119850540

5th Edition

Authors: Barbara S. Petitt

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