Definition of "Accretion"
A method of adjusting the tax cost basis of a bond bought at an original issue discount in equal amounts over the life of the bond. For tax purposes, the annual accretion is treated as interest.
A method of adjusting the tax cost basis of a bond bought at an original issue discount in equal amounts over the life of the bond. For tax purposes, the annual accretion is treated as interest.
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