A taxpayer gets into rocky straits with their spouse and begins the process of filing for divorce, choosing to file separately for TY2021. Part of this process involved adischarge of the couple's mortgage debt. The total amount of debt discharged is $750,000. Assume both spouses are equal owners in the property. How much income isincluded on each of the taxpayers' returns? Select one: a. $750, 000 b. $375,000 c. $0 d. $750,000 for one taxpayer, $0 for the one who chooses not to take the income.

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