Joe Black,a Police Officer,was Injured in the Line of Duty

question 90

Multiple Choice

Joe Black,a police officer,was injured in the line of duty.He received the following during the current year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Salary } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Workers' compensation } & 5,000 \\\hline \text { Compensatory damages for physical } & \\\text { injury } & 18,00 \\\hline \text { Punitive damages for physical injury } & 14,000 \\\hline \text { Cash reward for preventing a break-in } & 2,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is the amount that is taxable?

• A)$57,000
• B)$66,000
• C)$71,000
• D)$84,000

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Definitions:

Hormonally Controlled

Describes processes or activities in the body that are regulated by hormones, substances secreted by glands for regulating bodily functions.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged ions of sodium (Na+), essential for various physiological functions including the regulation of blood pressure and volume.

Tubular Reabsorption

Movement of materials, by means of diffusion, active transport, or symport, from the filtrate within a nephron to the blood.

Tubular Secretion

A process in the nephrons of the kidneys where substances are added to the tubular fluid for excretion, helping to regulate blood pH and remove toxins.