Interest on zero coupon bonds

Interest in zero coupon bonds allowed as expenditure?
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Zero coupon bonds typically don't pay periodic interest; instead, they are issued at a discount and the bondholder receives the face value at maturity. The discount amount on these bonds is generally permitted as an expenditure for tax purposes. This is in line with sections 36(1)(iiia) and rule 8C of the relevant tax regulations.

No interest is generally paid in case of zero coupon bond.  At the time of maturity, bondholders will receive the face value of the bond and are issued at discount, 

Yes, it is allowed as an expenditure. Since zero-coupon means no interest, the discount amount is allowed as an expenditure. See section 36(1)(iiia) and rule 8C.

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