Jaxon (51) purchased a $10,000, 13-week Treasury bill as a short-term investment. He paid $9,960 for the security, which was issued on June 17, 2022. When the bill matured on September 16, 2022, Jaxon received $10,000. How is the $40 in interest that he earned on this investment reported on his return?

A) As accrued interest on Schedule B, Interest and Ordinary Dividends.

B) As taxable interest on line 2b of his Form 1040.

C) As tax-exempt interest on line 2a of his Form 1040.

D) As tax-exempt interest that is taxable for the alternative minimum tax (AMT), reported only on Form 6251.