Finance
In Kansas, 'seller financing' at below-market interest rates may trigger which IRS rule affecting the tax treatment of the transaction?
ACapital gains rules only
BImputed interest rules (original issue discount) — the IRS may impute a market interest rate if the stated rate is below the applicable federal rate✓ Correct
CSection 1031 like-kind exchange rules
DDepreciation recapture rules
Explanation
When seller financing is at a below-market rate, the IRS may apply imputed interest rules — treating part of the stated principal as interest income for the seller, even if not collected as such.
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