James purchased corporate bonds for $18,000 that have a par value of $20,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent, payable annually. After receiving his first interest payment at the end of 12 months, he sold the bonds for $18,500. If James is in a 32 percent marginal tax bracket for federal income tax purposes, what are the tax consequences of his ownership and sale of the bonds?

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James purchased corporate bonds for $18,000 that have a par value
of $20,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent, payable annually. After
receiving his first interest payment at the end of 12 months, he sold
the bonds for $18,500. If James is in a 32 percent marginal tax
bracket for federal income tax purposes, what are the tax
consequences of his ownership and sale of the bonds?
Transcribed Image Text:James purchased corporate bonds for $18,000 that have a par value of $20,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent, payable annually. After receiving his first interest payment at the end of 12 months, he sold the bonds for $18,500. If James is in a 32 percent marginal tax bracket for federal income tax purposes, what are the tax consequences of his ownership and sale of the bonds?
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