Question 1

Theresa sued her former employer for age,race,and gender discrimination.She claimed $200,000 in damages for loss of income,$300,000 for emotional harm,and $500,000 in punitive damages.She settled the claim for $700,000.As a result of the settlement,Theresa must include in gross income:

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Question 2

A scholarship recipient at State University may exclude from gross income the scholarship proceeds used to pay for:

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According to the IRS, scholarship proceeds used for qualified education expenses, which include tuition, required fees, and course-related books, supplies, and equipment, may be excluded from a recipient's gross income. Therefore, choice B is the best answer since it includes all of these qualified education expenses. However, meals and lodging are not considered qualified education expenses and cannot be excluded from gross income.

Question 3

Ron,age 19,is a full-time graduate student at City University.During 2012,he received the following payments:  Ron served as a resident advisor in a dormitory and,therefore,the university waived the $2,500 charge for the room he occupied.What is Ron's adjusted gross income for 2012?

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Question 4

Albert had a terminal illness which required almost constant nursing care for the remaining two years of his estimated life,according to his doctor.Albert had a life insurance policy with a face amount of $100,000.Albert had paid $10,000 of premiums on the policy.The insurance company has offered to pay him $75,000 to cancel the policy,although its cash surrender value was only $60,000.Albert accepted the $75,000.Albert used $5,000 to pay his medical expenses.Albert made a miraculous recovery and lived another 20 years.As a result of cashing in the policy:

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The answer of Albert had a terminal illness which required...

Question 5

Jena is a full-time undergraduate student at State University and is claimed by her parents as a dependent.Her only source of income is a $10,000 athletic scholarship ($1,000 for books,$5,500 tuition,$500 student activity fee,and $3,000 room and board).Jena's gross income for the year is:

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Question 6

Barney is a full-time graduate student at State University.He serves as a teaching assistant for which he is paid $700 per month for 9 months and his $5,000 tuition is waived.The university waives tuition for all of its employees.In addition,he receives a $1,500 research grant to pursue his own research and studies.Barney's gross income from the above is:

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Question 7

Early in the year,Marion was in an automobile accident during the course of his employment.As a result of the physical injuries he sustained,he received the following payments during the year:  What is the amount that Marion must include in gross income for the current year?

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Question 8

Jack received a court award in a civil libel and slander suit against National Gossip.He received $120,000 for damages to his professional reputation,$100,000 for damages to his personal reputation,and $50,000 in punitive damages.Jack must include in his gross income as a damage award:

Accepted Answer

According to the tax law, all damages received through a legal proceeding as compensation for lost income, profits, or wages are taxable. In the given case, Jack received $120,000 for damages to his professional reputation, which is considered compensation for lost income, and therefore taxable.

Similarly, $100,000 for damages to his personal reputation is also taxable because it is compensation for lost profits. Finally, $50,000 in punitive damages is also taxable. Therefore, Jack must include the entire $270,000 in his gross income as a damage award.

Question 9

The taxpayer is a Ph.D.student in accounting at City University.The student is paid $1,500 per month for teaching two classes.The total amount received for the year is $13,500.

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The $13,500 received as compensation for teaching is taxable income and should be reported on the taxpayer's tax return. The fact that the taxpayer is a Ph.D. student and using the money for tuition and books does not change the taxability of the income. Only scholarships that meet certain criteria, such as being used for qualified education expenses, are excluded from income.

Question 10

Olaf was injured in an automobile accident and received $25,000 for his physical injury,$10,000 for his loss of income,and $50,000 punitive damages.As a result of the award,the amount Olaf must include in gross income is:

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Question 11

Julie was suffering from a viral infection that caused her to miss work for 90 days.During the first 30 days of her absence,she received her regular salary of $4,000 from her employer.For the next 60 days,she received $6,000 under an accident and health insurance policy purchased by her employer.The premiums on the health insurance policy were excluded from her gross income.During the last 30 days,Julie received $2,000 on an income replacement policy she had purchased.Of the $12,000 she received,Julie must include in gross income:

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Question 12

Ben was diagnosed with a terminal illness.His physician estimated that Ben would live no more than 18 months.After he received the doctor's diagnosis,Ben cashed in his life insurance policy and used the proceeds to take a trip to see relatives and friends before he died.Ben had paid $12,000 in premiums on the policy,and he collected $50,000,the cash surrender value of the policy.Henry enjoys excellent health,but he cashed in his life insurance policy to purchase a new home.He had paid premiums of $12,000 and collected $50,000 from the insurance company.

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Ben does not recognize any gross income because the proceeds received from the life insurance policy are a result of his terminal illness, which is considered a return of premium. On the other hand, Henry must recognize $38,000 of gross income because the proceeds he received from the life insurance policy are not related to any illness or injury, and thus, are considered a taxable gain.

Question 13

Turquoise Company purchased a life insurance policy on the company's chief executive officer,Joe.After the company had paid $400,000 in premiums,Joe died and the company collected the $1.5 million face amount of the policy.The company also purchased group term life insurance on all its employees.Joe had included $16,000 in gross income for the group term life insurance premiums.Joe's widow,Rebecca,received the $100,000 proceeds from the group term life insurance policy.

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Question 14

As an executive of Cherry,Inc.,Ollie receives a fringe benefit in the form of annual tuition scholarships of $10,000 to each of his three children.The scholarships are paid by the company directly to each child's educational institution and are payable only if the student maintains a B average.

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Question 15

Iris collected $100,000 on her deceased husband's life insurance policy.The policy was purchased by the husband's employer under a group policy.Iris's husband had included $5,000 in gross income from the group term life insurance premiums during the years he worked for the employer.She elected to collect the policy in 10 equal annual payments of $12,500 each.

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Question 16

Swan Finance Company,an accrual method taxpayer,requires all of its customers to carry credit life insurance.If a customer dies,the company receives from the insurance company the balance due on the customer's loan.Ali,a customer,died owing Swan $1,500.The balance due included $200 accrued interest that Swan has included in income.When Swan collects $1,500 from the insurance company,Swan:

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Question 17

Matilda works for a company with 1,000 employees.The company has a hospitalization insurance plan that covers all employees.However,the employee must pay the first $3,000 of his or her medical expenses each year.Each year,the employer contributes $1,500 to each employee's health savings account (HSA).Matilda's employer made the contributions in 2011 and 2012,and the account earned $100 interest in 2012.At the end of 2012,Matilda withdrew $3,100 from the account to pay the deductible portion of her medical expenses for the year and other medical expenses not covered by the hospitalization insurance policy.As a result,Matilda must include in her 2012 gross income:

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Question 18

Christie sued her former employer for a back injury she suffered on the job in 2011.As a result of the injury,she was partially disabled.In 2012,she received $240,000 for her loss of future income,$160,000 in punitive damages because of the employer's flagrant disregard for the employee's safety,and $15,000 for medical expenses.The medical expenses were deducted on her 2011 return,reducing her taxable income by $12,000.Christie's 2012 gross income from the above is:

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Question 19

In 2012,Khalid was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries.The accident was caused by Rashad's negligence.Khalid threatened to file a lawsuit against Amber Trucking Company,Rashad's employer,claiming $50,000 for pain and suffering,$25,000 for loss of income,and $100,000 in punitive damages.Amber's insurance company will not pay punitive damages; therefore,Amber has offered to settle the case for $120,000 for pain and suffering,$25,000 for loss of income,and nothing for punitive damages.Khalid is in the 35% marginal tax bracket.What is the after-tax difference to Khalid between Khalid's original claim and Amber's offer?

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Question 20

The exclusion for health insurance premiums paid by the employer applies to:

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The exclusion for health insurance premiums paid by the employer applies to present employees, retired former employees, and their spouses and dependents.

Quiz 5: Gross Income: Exclusions