Kim was seriously injured at her job. As a result of her injury, she received the following
Question:
Kim was seriously injured at her job. As a result of her injury, she received the following payments.
• $5,000 reimbursement from employer-provided health insurance for medical expenses paid by Kim. The premiums this year paid by Kim’s employer totaled $6,000.
• $15,000 disability pay. Kim has disability insurance provided by her employer as a nontaxable fringe benefit. Kim’s employer paid $6,000 in disability premiums this year on behalf of Kim.
• $10,000 received for damages for personal physical injury.
• $200,000 in punitive damages. What amount is taxable to Kim?
a. $215,000
b. $225,000
c. $236,000
d. $0
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South-Western Federal Taxation 2020 Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities
ISBN: 9780357109175
23rd Edition
Authors: Annette Nellen, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney