On June 1, 2020, Mr. Michael Leiner acquires a newly issued debt instrument with a maturity value of $80,000. It matures on May 31, 2026 and pays interest at an annual rate of 7 percent. Payment for the first three and one-quarter years of interest is due on August 31, 2023, with interest for the remaining two and three-quarters years payable on the maturity date. What amount of interest will Mr. Leiner have to include in his tax returns for each of the years 2020 through 2026?

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The Answer of On June 1, 2020, Mr. Michael Leiner acquires a newly issued debt instrument with a maturity value of $80,000. It matures on May 31, 2026 and pays interest at an annual rate of 7 percent. Payment for the first three and one-quarter years of interest is due on August 31, 2023, with interest for the remaining two and three-quarters years payable on the maturity date. What amount of interest will Mr. Leiner have to include in his tax returns for each of the years 2020 through 2026?