At the beginning of 2017, Mary purchased a 3-year certificate of deposit (CD) for $8,760. The maturity value of the certificate was $10,000 and it was to yield 4.5%. She also purchased a Series EE bond for $6,400 with a maturity value in 10 years of $10,000. Mary must recognize $1,240 of income from the certificate of deposit in 2017, and $3,600 from the Series EE bonds in 2026.

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The income from the certificate of deposit should be recognized over the 3-year period, not entirely in 2017. The Series EE bond interest is recognized when the bond matures or is redeemed, not annually.

At the Beginning of 2017, Mary Purchased a 3-Year Certificate