Any significant gain or loss from the early retirement of bonds should be shown as an extraordinary gain or loss on the income statement.

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When bonds are retired before their maturity date, there may be a significant gain or loss from the transaction. This gain or loss is recognized as an extraordinary item on the income statement because it is not considered a part of the company's normal operations.

Any Significant Gain or Loss from the Early Retirement of Bonds