The following summarizes several financial events in George's life during the current tax year. Received $100,000 from a life insurance policy due to the death of his brother Had gambling winnings of $45,000, while incurring gambling losses of $20,000 Received net royalties of $10,000 from an oil and gas investment Received $5,000 of unemployment compensation Had job- related moving expenses of $4,000 Contributed $6,000 to an IRA Assuming George is not a professional gambler, what is his total income for the current tax year? A) $60,000 B) $45,500 C) $34,500 D) $155,000

The following summarizes several financial events in George's life during the current tax year. Received $100,000 from a life insurance policy due to the death of his brother Had gambling winnings of $45,000, while incurring gambling losses of $20,000 Received net royalties of $10,000 from an oil and gas investment Received $5,000 of unemployment compensation Had job- related moving expenses of $4,000 Contributed $6,000 to an IRA Assuming George is not a professional gambler, what is his total income for the current tax year? A) $60,000 B) $45,500 C) $34,500 D) $155,000

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Chapter6: Deductions And Losses: In General

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