Gross Income - Section - Interest Income

4 important questions on Gross Income - Section - Interest Income

What types of interest income are considered taxable?

  • Interest from federal, industrial development and corporate bonds.
  • Part of the proceeds from an installment sale
  • Interest paid by the federal or state government for late payment of a tax refund
  • The amortization of a bond premium may offset the reportable interest received and  reduce to the bond's basis, and the amortization of a bond discount may add to the reportable interest received and add to the bond's basis.

What is the tax status of interest on state and local government bonds/obligations?

  • Interest on state and local bonds/obligations is tax-exempt.
  • Mutual fund dividends for funds invested in tax-free bonds are tax-exempt.

Under what conditions is interest on U.S. Series EE savings bonds tax-exempt?

  • It is used to pay for higher education of the taxpayer, spouse, or dependents
  • The taxpayer is over age 24 when bond is issued;
  • A married taxpayer files a joint return;
  • The taxpayer meets certain income requirements.
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How is forfeited interest treated for tax purposes?

The interest received is taxable, but the amount forfeited is deductible as an above-the-line-adjustment in the year the penalty is incurred.

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