At june 30 2010 what amount should king recognize as gain


On June 30, 2010, King Co. had outstanding 9%, $5,000,000 face value bonds maturing on June 30, 2015. Interest was payable semiannually every June 30 and December 31. King did not elect the fair value option for reporting its financial liabilities. On June 30, 2010, after amortization was recorded for the period, the unamortized bond premium and bond issue costs were $30,000 and $50,000, respectively. On that date, King acquired all its outstanding bonds on the open market at 98 and retired them. At June 30, 2010, what amount should King recognize as gain before income taxes on redemption of bonds?

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