Julia Suffered a Severe Stroke and Has Been Admitted to a Private

question 52

Multiple Choice

Julia suffered a severe stroke and has been admitted to a private hospital where she is expected to remain for the rest of her life.She is certified by a licensed health care practitioner as being a "chronically ill individual." Her hospital expenses amount to $280 per day.She will receive $270 per day from a $500,000 life insurance policy as an accelerated death benefit.In 2015,she was in the hospital for 10 days and received $2,700.How much of this amount is taxable?

• A)$0
• B)$500
• C)$100
• D)$2,700

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Definitions:

Expenses

Outflows of money or other valuable assets, incurred as a result of operating activities or in the pursuit of generating revenues.

Debts Incurred

Obligations or liabilities taken on during the course of financial transactions, often as a result of borrowing money or purchasing goods and services.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of the business after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership's financial stake.

Management Efficiency

The effectiveness with which managers utilize resources and make decisions to achieve organizational goals with minimal waste or effort.