The Doyle Trust reports distributable net income of $100,000 for the year and no income from tax-exempt sources. Under the terms of the trust instrument, the trustee must distribute $20,000 to Roger and $20,000 to Sally. After paying these amounts, the trustee can make additional distributions at its discretion. Exercising this authority, the trustee distributes an additional $25,000 to Roger and $50,000 to Sally. How much gross income from the trust must Roger recognize?

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The trustee must distribute $20,000 to Roger and $20,000 to Sally. After paying these amounts, the trustee can make additional distributions at its discretion. Exercising this authority, the trustee distributes an additional $25,000 to Roger and $50,000 to Sally. So, Roger's total distribution is $20,000 + $25,000 = $45,000. Since the trust has distributable net income of $100,000, Roger must recognize gross income from the trust of $45,000.

The Doyle Trust Reports Distributable Net Income of $100,000 for the Year