MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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Chapter 5, Problem 59P
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Ascertain the taxable amount of interest to be included in gross income under the given circumstances.
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MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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