On May 1, 2018, Anthony was in an automobile accident while on his way to work. Following doctor's advice, Anthony stayed home for six months to recover from his injuries. While at home, Anthony filed a lawsuit against the other driver. On December 1, 2018, the lawsuit was settled and Anthony received the following amounts:

How much of the settlement must Anthony include in ordinary income on his 2018 tax return?

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Compensation Personal injury damages (none of which was for punitive damages) for lost wages $30,000 50,000