63- For each of the following situations, indicate how much the taxpayer is required to include in gross income and explain your answer: Steve was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to attend State Law School. The scholarship pays Steve’s tuition and fees. Hal was awarded a $15,000 scholarship to attend State Hotel School. All scholarship students must work 20 hours per week at the school residency during the term.

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63- For each of the following situations, indicate how much the taxpayer is required to include in gross income and explain your answer:

  1. Steve was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to attend State Law School. The scholarship pays Steve’s tuition and fees.
  2. Hal was awarded a $15,000 scholarship to attend State Hotel School. All scholarship students must work 20 hours per week at the school residency during the term.
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Federal income taxes (FIT) are imposed in USA. Tax is calculated by applying tax rates which increases with increase in income.

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