Kirn was seriously injured at her job. As a result of her injury; she received the following

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Kirn 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 for 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 2019 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337703017

42th Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, William H. Hoffman, James C. Young

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