Question: Using the income concepts presented in this chapter, discuss whether the taxpayer has realized income in each of the following situations: a. Adco Corporation pays

Using the income concepts presented in this chapter, discuss whether the taxpayer has realized income in each of the following situations:

a. Adco Corporation pays the health insurance premiums for all its employees. Adrian is an employee of Adco. Health insurance premiums Adco pays for Adrian cost $1,150 for the current year.

b. The Sung Partnership buys a parcel of unimproved land for $32,000. Sung spends an additional $22,000 to put in roads and sewerage and to grade the property for subdividing. The property is subdivided into 15 lots and offered for sale at $10,000 per lot.

c. Doctors and nurses at Valley View Hospital are allowed to eat free of charge in the hospital cafeteria during their shifts. Sue, a doctor, eats meals valued at $1,900 during the current year.

d. Wayman wins the golf championship at his country club. In addition to a handsome trophy, he receives merchandise worth $500 for winning the tournament.

e. Rock signs a contract to play football for the Rangers. In addition to a salary of $1,000,000 per year for 5 years, he is to receive a signing bonus of $5,000,000 to be paid 10 years from the date the contract was signed.


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