arding was fond of violating his employer’s company policies. As a result, he was asked by his employer to sign a resignation/termination letter which he did. He received a separation pay. Is the separation pay taxable to Carding?  a. Yes, his separation is voluntary and not one of those enumerated under the law to be tax-exempt. b. No, his separation was involuntary. c. No, his separation was against the law. He should be reinstated back to employment and return his separation pay. d. Answer not given.

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Carding was fond of violating his employer’s company policies. As a result, he was asked by his employer to sign a resignation/termination letter which he did. He received a separation pay. Is the separation pay taxable to Carding? 
a. Yes, his separation is voluntary and not one of those enumerated under the law to be tax-exempt.
b. No, his separation was involuntary.
c. No, his separation was against the law. He should be reinstated back to employment and return his separation pay.
d. Answer not given.
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