Chad and Jaqueline Are Married and Have AGI of $150,000

question 105

Multiple Choice

Chad and Jaqueline are married and have AGI of $150,000.In 2014 they adopted a child,while taking advantage of their employer's written adoption assistance program.The adoption cost $9,500,all of which was paid by the employer in accordance with the adoption plan.How much of the employer paid adoption costs may be excluded from their income?

• A)$0
• B)$5,000
• C)$5,250
• D)$9,500

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