Amanda,who Lost Her Modeling Job,sued Her Employer for Age Discrimination

question 21

Multiple Choice

Amanda,who lost her modeling job,sued her employer for age discrimination.She was awarded $75,000 in lost wages,$25,000 for emotional distress,and $150,000 punitive damages.The amount taxable is

• A)$0.
• B)$150,000.
• C)$225,000.
• D)$250,000.

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Definitions:

Schedule D Transactions

Refers to a tax form used in the U.S. to report capital gains and losses from the sale, exchange, or disposition of capital assets.

MACRS

Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System, a method of depreciation in the U.S. for tax purposes, allowing faster recovery of investments in certain property through depreciation deductions.

Depreciable Real Property

Real estate eligible for depreciation for tax purposes, meaning its cost can be deducted over a period of time.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset that evenly spreads out its cost over its useful life.