Gary receives $40,000 worth of Quantro, Inc., common stock from his late grandmother's estate. Early in the year, he receives a $100 cash dividend. Four months later, he received a 2% stock dividend. Near the end of the year, Gary sells the stock for $42,000. Due to these events only, how much must Gary include in his gross income for the year?

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Gary receives $40,000 worth of Quantro, Inc., common
stock from his late grandmother's estate. Early in the
year, he receives a $100 cash dividend. Four months
later, he received a 2% stock dividend. Near the end of
the year, Gary sells the stock for $42,000. Due to these
events only, how much must Gary include in his gross
income for the year?
Transcribed Image Text:Gary receives $40,000 worth of Quantro, Inc., common stock from his late grandmother's estate. Early in the year, he receives a $100 cash dividend. Four months later, he received a 2% stock dividend. Near the end of the year, Gary sells the stock for $42,000. Due to these events only, how much must Gary include in his gross income for the year?
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