Milton owns a bond (face value of $25,000) for which he paid $28,000. which of the following statements is correct? a. if the bond is taxable, milton must amortize the $3,000 premium over its remaining life. b. the adjusted basis of the taxable bond remains at $28,000, as the amortized amount is deducted as interest. c. if the bond is tax-exempt, milton can elect to amortize the $3,000 premium over the remaining life of the bond. d. the adjusted basis of the tax-exempt bond remains at $28,000, as the amortized amount cannot be deducted as interest. e. none of the above is correct.