Answered: The separation pay received by John is…

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter5: Gross Income: Exclusions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 44P

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Due to COVID-19, Angel Corp. incurred huge losses. In order to continue its business operation, the company decided to reduce its employees by creating a redundancy program in accordance with the labor laws. It offered each employees triple the amount of their separation pay. Michael, one of the employees of Angel Corp accepted the offer of the company. After several months, the company is still experiencing huge losses, thus it filed a bankruptcy. John, one of the employees of Angel Corporation, was terminated by the company as a result of its bankruptcy. He received his separation pay in accordance with the labor laws.

The separation pay received by John is considered as:

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b. Exclusions from Gross Income

e. None of the Above

a. Inclusions in / Items of Gross Income

c. Capital gains subject to capital gains tax

d. Passive income subject to final tax

Definition Definition Tax imposed by the government on the "gain" or increase in the value of an asset at the time of its sale by the owner. Capital gain is computed based on the purchase price and sale price of the asset. If the sale price of the asset is more than the purchase price, there is a gain on the sale of asset. A tax is imposed on such gain in accordance with the applicable tax rates at the time of sale.

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