Linda's husband dies, naming her the sole beneficiary of a $500,000 life insurance policy. The insurance company

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Linda's husband dies, naming her the sole beneficiary of a $500,000 life insurance policy. The insurance company informs her that she has two options: (1) she can receive the entire $500,000 in one lump-sum payment or (2) she can receive annual installments of $58,000 for 10 years.
a. How much does Linda include in gross income if she takes the lumpsum payment?
b. How much does Linda include in gross income each year if she elects the installment payments?
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Taxation For Decision Makers 2014

ISBN: 9781118654545

6th Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis Escoffier, Karen Fortin

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