In 2014 Jack suffered bodily injury while at work. In 2016, Jack won a workers' compensation claim and prevailed in an injury lawsuit, both in connection with the 2014 injury. Jack received the following in 2016 as settlement: Punitive damages $150,000 Workers' compensation $50,000 Personal physical injury damages $25,000 Compensation for emotional distress caused by the physical injury $15,000 What amount of the settlement should be excluded from Jack's 2016 gross income? $25,000 $165,000 $90,000 $75,000

In 2014 Jack suffered bodily injury while at work. In 2016, Jack won a workers' compensation claim and prevailed in an injury lawsuit, both in connection with the 2014 injury. Jack received the following in 2016 as settlement: Punitive damages $150,000 Workers' compensation $50,000 Personal physical injury damages $25,000 Compensation for emotional distress caused by the physical injury $15,000 What amount of the settlement should be excluded from Jack's 2016 gross income? $25,000 $165,000 $90,000 $75,000

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter5: Gross Income: Exclusions

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