iScope Inc.paid $3,000 in interest on a loan it used to purchase municipal bonds.What is the nature of the book-tax difference relating to this expense?
A)Permanent; favorable.
B)Permanent; unfavorable.
C)Temporary; favorable.
D)Temporary; unfavorable.

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Interest expense on a loan used to purchase tax-exempt municipal bonds is not deductible for tax purposes, creating a permanent unfavorable book-tax difference.

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