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Basis, Interest, and Taxable Interest

Tax terms for adjusted basis, imputed interest, AFR rules, taxable interest, and interest-related tax treatment.

This branch covers tax basis and interest recognition concepts that affect gains, deductions, taxable interest, and below-market loan treatment.

Use it when the issue is not simply the investment return but the tax measurement: basis, imputed interest, applicable federal rates, or interest that must be included in taxable income.

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Revised on Monday, May 18, 2026