In 2019, Theresa Was in an Automobile Accident and Suffered

question 30

True/False

In 2019, Theresa was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries.The accident was caused by Ramon's negligence.In 2020, Theresa collected from his insurance company.She received $15,000 for loss of income, $10,000 for pain and suffering, $50,000 for punitive damages, and $6,000 for medical expenses that she had deducted on her 2019 tax return (the amount in excess of 10% of adjusted gross income).As a result of this, Theresa's 2020 gross income is increased by $56,000.

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Definitions:

Demand Note

A short-term loan that must be repaid (both principal and interest) in a lump sum at maturity.

Compounding

The process where the value of an investment increases because the earnings on an investment, both capital gains and interest, earn interest as time passes.

Demand Note

A loan or debt instrument that is repayable on demand at the choice of the lender at any time.

Lump Sum

A single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple payments over time.