Betty purchased an annuity for $24,000 in 2022. Under the contract, she will receive $300 each month for the rest of her life. According to the actuarial estimates, Betty will live to receive 96 payments and will receive a 3% return on her original investment.

a.If Betty collects $3,000 in 2022, her gross income is $630 (0.03 $21,000).

b.Betty has no gross income until she has collected $24,000.

c.If Betty lives to collect more than 96 payments, all of the amounts collected after the 96th payment must be included in taxable income.

d.If Betty lives to collect only 60 payments before her death, she will report a $6,000 loss from the annuity [$24,000 (60 $300) = $6,000] on her final return.