Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) — Question 293

For a U.S. bank with domestic and foreign locations, which transaction does NOT require an information return to report the amount of interest paid?

Answer options

• A. A loan made to James Roberts, a U.S. resident, payable at the bank's New York office, to purchase securities secured by the borrower's home in Mexico
• B. A loan made to Robert and Louise LeBlanc, who are resident aliens, payable at the bank's New York office, secured by a piece of real property located in Canada
• C. A loan made to Smith and Withers, a partnership formed for the practice of law, located in the United States, payable at the bank's New York office, guaranteed by Mr. Smith and Mr. Withers, and secured by the law firm's office building
• D. A loan made by Mrs. West, a U.S. citizen, to purchase a mobile home and the lot on which it will be placed; both the mobile home and lot are located in the United States

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it involves a loan to a partnership based in the United States, which typically does not require an information return for interest payments. Options A and B involve loans secured by foreign property, triggering reporting requirements, while option D pertains to a straightforward domestic transaction that requires reporting.