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X NISM Series X
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The taxable income from interest on securities depends on the taxpayer’s accounting method; it is taxed either on an accrual basis or on receipt.

Practice question from NISM Series XB- Investment Adviser (Level 2) Mock Test 1 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    It will taxed in the year of receipt

  2. B

    It will taxed in the year of accrual

  3. It will taxed based on the method of accounting followed by receiver

    Correct answer

  4. D

    It will taxed in the year of accrual or receipt, whichever is earlier

Why this is the answer

Interest income is taxed in accordance with the taxpayer’s regular accounting method—either mercantile (accrual) or cash (receipt).

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