Year Realized interest income from discount Cost basis of bonds
1 $0 $80,000
2 $0 $80,000
3 $0 $80,000
4 $0 $80,000
5 $20,000 $100,000
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Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc.

For illustrative purposes only. The example assumes the taxable income from the discount and accretion are recognized using the ratable accrual method, a formula for determining taxes on interest income in a given period.