Accrual Basis Taxpayer

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Economic Accrual of Interest Interest Calculation Accrual Basis Taxpayer Interest Deduction Financial Accounting Taxation

Economic accrual of interest refers to the cost of an indebtedness for a given period, calculated by multiplying the period’s interest rate by the unpaid loan balance, including prior accrued interest.

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Unearned Interest

Unearned Interest Prepaid Interest Book Earnings Cash Basis Taxpayer Accrual Basis Taxpayer

Unearned interest refers to interest that has been collected on a loan but cannot yet be counted as book earnings. This situation typically occurs with prepaid interest, which is taxable upon receipt by both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.