Duc has been employed by Longbow Corporation for 25 years. During that time, he bought an annuity

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Duc has been employed by Longbow Corporation for 25 years. During that time, he bought an annuity at a cost of $50 per month ($15,000 total cost). The annuity will pay him $200 per month after he reaches age 65. When Duc dies, his wife, Annika, will continue to receive the annuity until her death. Duc turns 65 in April 2016 and receives 8 payments on the contract. Annika is age 60 when the annuity payments begin.

a. How much gross income does Duc have from the contract in the current year?

b. Assume that Duc dies on April 2, 2026. How does Annika account for the contract in 2026?

c. Assume the same facts as in part b and that Annika dies on August 4, 2033. How does the executor of Annika's estate account for the contract in the year of her death?

Annuity
An annuity is a series of equal payment made at equal intervals during a period of time. In other words annuity is a contract between insurer and insurance company in which insurer make a lump-sum payment or a series of payment and, in return,...
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Concepts In Federal Taxation 2017

ISBN: 9781305965119

24th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins

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