In which of the following independent situations does the taxpayer have taxable income?

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Life insurance proceeds received due to the death of the insured are generally not taxable income. Therefore, Z does not have taxable income in this situation.

All other options involve receiving compensation or benefits that may be taxable depending on the circumstances. W may have taxable income if the $25,000 from the accident insurance policy is considered compensation for lost wages rather than a non-taxable payment for personal injury. X may have taxable income if the employer-financed disability plan was not paid for with after-tax dollars. Y may have taxable income if the disability policy was paid for with pre-tax dollars and the $12,000 disability income is considered compensation for lost wages.

In Which of the Following Independent Situations Does the Taxpayer