Assume the same facts as in Problem 1:8-34. In addition, assume that in 2020, Angela receives an

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Assume the same facts as in Problem 1:8-34. In addition, assume that in 2020, Angela receives an additional $7,000 in a settlement of a lawsuit arising because of the snow-skiing accident. $4,000 of the settlement is to pay Angela's medical bills, and $3,000 is to reimburse her legal expenses. What is the proper tax treatment of this $7,000 settlement?


Problem 1: 8-34

Item

Amount

Doctor bills

$11,700

Hospital bills

9,400

Legal fees in suit against ski resort

3,000

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Federal Taxation 2020 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780135196274

33rd Edition

Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson, David S. Hulse

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