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s 24J – During Term Of Instrument











             Interest is calculated iro an accrual period and spread over the term of the
                                     instrument on a compounding accrual basis









           Term = period from date of issue/transfer of instrument until redemption of

                                                               instrument







            Accrual period = if instrument with regular payment periods < 12 months,

                                                 then use those regular interval
                                Otherwise any 12 month period chosen by taxpayer


                                                      Max accrual period                                     Applied constantly

                                                            = 12 months                                      throughout term of
                                                                                                                   instrument

                          Example: if payments made monthly, accrual period = a month
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