Bernie Is a Former Executive Who Is Retired

question 52

Multiple Choice

Bernie is a former executive who is retired. This year Bernie received $235,000 in pension payments and $12,700 of Social Security payments. What amount must Bernie include in his gross income?

• A)$235,000
• B)$241,350
• C)$245,795
• D)$247,700
• E)$0

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits one misses out on when choosing one option over others.

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods or services, including fees, taxes, and other charges that make up the total cost of a transaction besides the price of the good or service itself.

Risk Reduction

Strategies or actions taken to decrease or mitigate the impact of uncertainties on business objectives or investment outcomes.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement at a given point in time that shows assets on one side and liabilities and net worth on the other side; because assets must equal liabilities plus net worth, the two sides of the statement must be in balance.