Jackson received a luxury watch as a prize for winning a sales contest at his company. The watch had a retail value of $8,500, but his employer purchased it at a wholesale price of $6,200. Additionally, Jackson's employer provided him with $2,300 to help cover the taxes on the prize. How much must Jackson include in his gross income?

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Jackson received a luxury watch as a prize for winning
a sales contest at his company. The watch had a retail
value of $8,500, but his employer purchased it at a
wholesale price of $6,200. Additionally, Jackson's
employer provided him with $2,300 to help cover the
taxes on the prize. How much must Jackson include in
his gross income?
Transcribed Image Text:Jackson received a luxury watch as a prize for winning a sales contest at his company. The watch had a retail value of $8,500, but his employer purchased it at a wholesale price of $6,200. Additionally, Jackson's employer provided him with $2,300 to help cover the taxes on the prize. How much must Jackson include in his gross income?
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