Alex is 60 years old and retired. This year Alex won $212,200 in the state lottery. Alex also received $20,000 from an annuity he purchased eight years ago. He purchased the annuity, to be paid annually for 15 years, for $157,500. Alex received $8,500 from part-time work during the year. Calculate Alex's gross income.

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Andreas Reynolds

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16 November, 14:13

Alex is 60 years old and retired. This year Alex won $212,200 in the state lottery. Alex also received $20,000 from an annuity he purchased eight years ago. He purchased the annuity, to be paid annually for 15 years, for $157,500. Alex received $8,500 from part-time work during the year. Calculate Alex's gross income.

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Moonshine · Answer 1

Alex's gross income is $230,200

Explanation:

Lottery state prize = $212,200

For the annuity Alex received $9,500 because his percent taxable is 85%

$157,500 / 15 = $10,500 - $1,000 = $9,500

Part-time work income = $8,500

Alex's gross income = $212,200 + $9,500 + $8,500 = $230,200