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Mary Ann Pays the Costs for Her Aunt Hazel to Live

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Mary Ann pays the costs for her Aunt Hazel to live in a nursing home. Aunt Hazel receives Social Security benefits of $7,000 a year which are turned over to the nursing home. Mary Ann pays the remaining cost of
$33,000. Hazel has no other income. Mary Ann visits Hazel twice a week and meets with doctors and nurses regarding Hazel's medical care. What tax issues should Mary Ann consider?


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Gallon

A gallon is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States, equal to 3.785 liters.

Externality

An outcome from economic actions affecting external third parties not related to the activity, which could be either advantageous or detrimental.

Market

A system or an area where buyers and sellers interact to trade goods, services, or financial instruments.

Positive Externality

A benefit gained by a third party not directly involved in a transaction or activity, where the social or economic gain is not reflected in the market price.

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