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16 February, 16:18

Christie sued her former employer for a back injury she suffered on the job in 2019. As a result of the injury, she was partially disabled. In 2020, she received $240,000 for her loss of future income, $160,000 in punitive damages because of the employer's flagrant disregard for the employee's safety, and $15,000 for medical expenses. The medical expenses were deducted on here 2019 return, reducing taxable income by $12,000. What's Christie's gross income in 2020 under new tax laws?

A) $175,000

B) $172,000

C) 415,000

D) 255,000

E) $412,000

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  1. 16 February, 16:42
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    option (B) 172,000

    Explanation:

    Given:

    Amount for her loss of future income = $240,000

    punitive damages = $160,000

    Taxable income = $12,000

    Now,

    Christie must include in gross income the $160,000 of punitive damages received and the $12,000 for the previously deducted medical expenses. also,

    Under tax benefit rule Medical expense recovery is included in gross.

    Therefore,

    Christie's Gross income in 2020 = Punitive damages + Taxes

    = $160,000 + $12,000

    = $172,000

    Hence,

    The correct answer is option (B) 172,000
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