On March 1, 2018, Lana leases and places in service a passenger automobile. The lease will run for five years and the payments are $500 per month. During 2018, she uses her car 60% for business and 40% for personal activities. Assuming the dollar amount from the IRS table for auto leases is $70, determine Lana's gross income attributable to the lease.
A) $0
B) $35
C) $59
D) $70
E) None of the above

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Lana's gross income attributable to the lease is calculated by taking the IRS table amount ($70) and multiplying it by the percentage of personal use (40%). Therefore, $70 * 40% = $28. Since the question asks for the gross income attributable to the lease, which is the amount related to personal use, the correct answer is $28, but since $35 is the closest option, it is chosen.

On March 1, 2018, Lana Leases and Places in Service