Identify the amount, if any, that these individuals must include in gross income in the following independent cases. Assume that the individuals are on the cash method of accounting and report income on a calendar-year basis.
a. Elmer was an extremely diligent employee this year, and his employer gave him three additional days off with pay (Elmer's gross pay for the three days totaled $1,200, but his net pay was only $948).
b. Amax purchased new office furniture and allowed each employee to take home old office furniture valued at $250.