: Taxation of muni bond bought at a premium Interest received from municipal bonds is generally tax-exempt at the federal level (and at state level if purchaser resides in the issuer states). Conversely, does this mean that

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Taxation of muni bond bought at a premium
Interest received from municipal bonds is generally tax-exempt at the federal level (and at state level if purchaser resides in the issuer states).
Conversely, does this mean that a purchaser cannot deduct the loss of the premium?

In other words, let's say I buy a muni with a coupon of 5% for a price of 110. If I buy 10 bonds, I will pay ,000, but I will only receive ,000 when the bonds mature. Do I get to deduct that ,000 loss somewhere, or is there no offset since I'm already receiving the interest tax-free?

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