The bond was bought at a premium. The original purchase price listed on your trade confirmation, assuming you did not choose to amortize the premium over the lifetime of the bond is the tax basis

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According to the IRS, If a bond is bought at 105, what is the tax basis if is held until maturity?

The original purchase price

The original purchase price as long as the premium was not amortized over the life of the bond

Par value minus the discount as long as the premium was not amortized over the life of the bond

Par value minus the premium as long as the premium was not amortized over the life of the bond