Siobhan, a doctoral candidate at State University, is working with an environmental clean up company. Her team was sent out on location for three weeks in Alaska to assess and prioritize the cleanup process. The regular housing contract is $$800$ a week with and additional $$50$ per diem to cover meals in Alaska. What is Siobhan$$s gross income from this employment?

A$.$$$0,$ the entire value of the contract is excluded, as they are for the convenience of the employer.

B$.$$$1,050,$ the meal contract must be included in gross income.

C$.$$$2,400,$ the lodging contract must be included in gross income.

D$.$$$3,450,$ the entire value of the contract is compensation.