Sam, Age 45, Saved Diligently for His College Education by Putting

Sam, age 45, saved diligently for his college education by putting part of his pay into U.S. Series EE saving bonds. Sam purchased the bonds for $6,500, and this year he redeemed the bonds for $7,200. He has no other income this year. What amount must Sam include in his gross income?

A) $7,200.
B) $6,500.
C) A maximum of $350 if Sam uses the proceeds to pay for his college tuition and fees.
D) $700 unless Sam uses at least some portion of the proceeds to pay for his college tuition and fees.
E) Zero - proceeds from cashing bonds sold at a discount is not realized incomE.Taxpayers using the bond redemption proceeds from Series EE bonds to pay for qualified higher educational expenses of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent of the taxpayer may be allowed to exclude the interest from gross income.Qualified higher education expenses include the tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution.