This Year Ed Celebrated His 25ᵗʰ Year as an Employee

This year Ed celebrated his 25ᵗʰ year as an employee of Designer Jeans Company. In recognition of his long and loyal service, the company awarded Ed a gold watch worth $250 and a $2,000 cash bonus. What amount must Ed include in his gross income?

A) $2,250.
B) $2,000.
C) $250.
D) Zero if Ed offers to contribute his watch and bonus to a qualified charity.
E) Zero - all employee awards are excluded from gross income.