Kim earned $30,000 from Pfizer before she was laid off. She then collected $7,000 of unemployment benefits. Finally, Kim received a $12,500 scholarship for tuition so she could return to college to earn a microbiology degree. How much does Kim need to report as income on her tax return?

Kim earned $30,000 from Pfizer before she was laid off. She then collected $7,000 of unemployment benefits. Finally, Kim received a $12,500 scholarship for tuition so she could return to college to earn a microbiology degree. How much does Kim need to report as income on her tax return?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter3: Income Sources

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 51P

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