Linda Was Injured in an Automobile Accident Caused by Another

question 98

Multiple Choice

Linda was injured in an automobile accident caused by another driver.Her son,Matthew,was in the automobile but not physically injured.The other driver's insurance company was required by a court to pay Linda $75,000 to cover medical bills relating to her injuries,$30,000 to compensate her for emotional distress attributable to the injuries and $40,000 of punitive damages.Matthew was paid $15,000 to compensate him for emotional distress attributable to his witnessing his mother's injuries.What is the amount taxable to Linda?

• A)$30,000
• B)$40,000
• C)$105,000
• D)$145,000

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