Clark bought Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds after 1989. Redemption proceeds will be used for payment of college tuition for Clark's dependent child. One of the conditions that must be met for tax exemption of accumulated interest on these bonds is that the:

Choice "a" is correct. One of the conditions that must be met for tax exemption of accumulated interest on the bonds is that the purchaser of the bonds must be the sole owner of the bonds (or joint owner with his or her spouse). Choice "b" is incorrect. The bonds must be bought and put in the name of the owner or co-owner, not in the name of the dependent child. Choice "c" is incorrect. The owner must be at least 24 years old before the bonds issue date. Choice "d" is incorrect. There is no requirement that the bonds must be transferred to the college for redemption by the college rather than by the owner of the bonds.