Ally served as chairperson of the local school board. Upon completion of her term in office, the employees in the school district offices take up a collection and purchase her a silver sterling tray in recognition of her outstanding service to the organization. The value of the tray is $200. What are the tax effects of the award?
I.The value of the tray is included in gross income because of services rendered.
II.The tray is a gift because it is from a detached and disinterested generosity.

Question

Ally served as chairperson of the local school board. Upon completion of her term in office, the employees in the school district offices take up a collection and purchase her a silver sterling tray in recognition of her outstanding service to the organization. The value of the tray is $200. What are the tax effects of the award?
I.The value of the tray is included in gross income because of services rendered.
II.The tray is a gift because it is from a detached and disinterested generosity.
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tray is considered a gift because it was given as a result of "detached and disinterested generosity." As long as the value of the gift is less than $400 and has no personal relationship to political position, it is not required to be included in gross income. Therefore, statement I is incorrect.

Ally Served as Chairperson of the Local School Board