The determination of the gain and the character of the gain if the Penn Corporation bonds are sold by Swen on January 1, 2019, for the proceeds of each sale is as follows:
(a) (b) (c)
Sales proceeds $191,000 $185,750 $183,000
Carrying value $185,600 $185,600 $185,600
Capital gain (loss) $5,400 $150 ($2,600)
<h3>What is the carrying value of bonds?</h3>
The carrying value of a bond is the net amount between the bond's face value plus (minus) any unamortized premiums or discounts.
The carrying value is the book value of the bond.
When a bond receivable is sold, capital gain or loss is realized from the sale, which gives rise to capital gain tax.
<h3>Data and Calculations:</h3>
Bond's price = $184,000
Face value of bonds receivable = $200,000
Premium received = $16,000 ($200,000 - $184,000)
Interest rate = 8%
Maturity period = 20 years
Payment date = January 1, 2017
Straight-line amortization of premium = $800 ($16,000/20)
Carrying value after two years, January 1, 2019, = $185,600 ($184,000 + $1,600)
(a) (b) (c)
Sales proceeds $191,000 $185,750 $183,000
Carrying value $185,600 $185,600 $185,600
Capital gain (loss) $5,400 $150 ($2,600)
Carrying value:
Face value $200,000
Unamortized premium $14,400 ($16,000 - $1,600)
Carrying value $185,600
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