In January 2018, Conan, a cash basis taxpayer, purchases for $4,000 a Series EE savings bond with a maturity value of $4,800 (a 6% annual yield). At the same time, he also purchases for $5,000 a 3-year bank certificate of deposit with a maturity value of $6,650 (a 10% annual yield). Both securities mature in 2020. Note: To determine CD interest income in 2020, subtract the Beginning Book Value from the Ending Book Value (maturity value). a. Conan must recognize $ of interest income in 2018. b. Conan will recognize $ of interest income in 2020.

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In January 2018, Conan, a cash basis taxpayer, purchases for $4,000 a Series EE savings bond with a maturity value of $4,800 (a 6% annual yield). At the same time, he also purchases for $5,000 a 3-year bank certificate of deposit with a maturity value of $6,650 (a 10% annual yield). Both securities mature in 2020. Note: To determine CD interest income in 2020, subtract the Beginning Book Value from the Ending Book Value (maturity value).

a. Conan must recognize $ of interest income in 2018.

b. Conan will recognize $ of interest income in 2020.

 
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