For each of the following independent cases, indicate the amount of gross income that should be included on the taxpayer’s return.

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1. Helen enters a radio contest and wins $2,000. 2. In 2010, Professor Deborah wins an award of $10,000 for a book on literature she published 4 years ago. The award was presented in recognition of her past literary achievements. 3. Bill is a professional baseball player. Because he has hit 50 home runs this season, he was given a new wrist watch worth $2,500. 4. John is an employee of Big Corporation. He is awarded $5,000 for a suggestion to improve the plant layout. $ Gross Income