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A). There are no income tax consequences because the funds were borrowed for the purchase of a home and there is a bona fide arrangement to repay the loan.
B). Heather will have a deemed interest benefit in 2011,2012 and 2013.
C). Heather will have an income inclusion of $100,000 in 2013 and a deemed interest benefit in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
D). Heather will have an income inclusion of $100,000 in 2011 and no deemed interest benefit.
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