On January 1, 2020, Moreau Ltd. issues bonds with a maturity value of $1,000,000 and a maturity date of December 31, 2022. The bonds pay interest on December 31 of each year at an annual coupon rate of 4 percent. They are sold for proceeds of $985,000 for an effective yield of 4.6 percent. The maturity amount is paid on December 31, 2022. 

What are the tax consequences related to this bond issue for Moreau Ltd. in each of the years 2020, 2021, and 2022? 

How would these tax consequences differ from the information included in Moreau’s GAAP based financial statements? 

Moreau uses the straight-line method to amortize the discount on the bonds for accounting purposes.