Peggy Is an Executive for the Tan Furniture Manufacturing Company

question 63

Multiple Choice

Peggy is an executive for the Tan Furniture Manufacturing Company. Peggy purchased furniture from the company for $9,500, the price Tan ordinarily would charge a wholesaler for the same items. The retail price of the furniture was $12,500, and Tan's cost was $9,000. The company also paid for Peggy's parking space in a garage near the office. The parking fee was $600 for the year. All employees are allowed to buy furniture at a discounted price comparable to that charged to Peggy. However, the company does not pay other employees' parking fees. Peggy's gross income from the above is:

• A) $0.
• B) $600.
• C) $3,500.
• D) $4,100.
• E) None of these.

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