Myra Retired Last Year from Whiplash Company After Working There

question 7

Multiple Choice

Myra retired last year from Whiplash Company after working there for 30 years.She elects to take her retirement benefits in the form of a lifetime annuity.Her retirement balance consists of $40,000 of employer contributions,$80,000 of her before-tax contributions,$20,000 of her after-tax contributions,and $60,000 of investment income.The plan will pay her $1,500 per month based on her life expectancy of 22 years.In 2013,Myra receives twelve $1,500 payments.What is her taxable income?

• A)$18,000
• B)$17,091
• C)$14,364
• D)$13,455

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