Charlie was hired by Ajax this year as a corporate executive and a member of the board of directors. During the current year, Charlie received the following payments or benefits paid on his behalf. Salary payments Contributions to qualified pension plan Qualified health insurance premiums Year-end bonus Annual director's fee Group-term life insurance premiums (face value $40,000) Whole life insurance premiums (face value $100,000) Disability insurance premiums (no special elections) $92,000 10,200 8,400 15,000 10,000 750 1,420 4,350 a. Charlie uses the cash method and calendar year for tax purposes. Calculate Charlie's gross income for the current year. Gross income b. Suppose that Ajax agrees to pay Charlie an additional $100,000 once Charlie completes five years of employment. Will this agreement alter Charlie's gross income this year relative to your part (a) answer? Yes No c. Suppose that in exchange for his promise to remain with the firm for the next four years, Ajax paid Charlie four years of director's fees in advance. Will this arrangement alter Charlie's gross income this year relative to your part (a) answer? Yes No