In 2012, Khalid Was in an Automobile Accident and Suffered

question 99

Multiple Choice

In 2012, Khalid was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries.The accident was caused by Rashad's negligence.Khalid threatened to file a lawsuit against Amber Trucking Company, Rashad's employer, claiming $50,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of income, and $100,000 in punitive damages.Amber's insurance company will not pay punitive damages; therefore, Amber has offered to settle the case for $120,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for loss of income, and nothing for punitive damages. Khalid is in the 35% marginal tax bracket.What is the after-tax difference to Khalid between Khalid's original claim and Amber's offer?

• A)Amber's offer is $30,000 less.(- $100,000 punitive damages + $70,000 increased pain and suffering.)
• B)Amber's offer is $10,500 less.[($30,000 ´ .35) = $10,500].
• C)Amber's offer is $19,500 less. [$30,000(1 - .35) = $19,500].
• D)Amber's offer is $5,000 more.[$70,000 - (1 - .35)($100,000) = $65,000].
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Income Levels

The categories of earnings that individuals or households fall into, typically used to analyze economic and demographic data.

Tax Incidence

The study of who ultimately pays the tax or bears the burden of tax, which can differ from the entity that initially pays the tax.

Total Burden

The complete impact, often in terms of costs or taxes, borne by society or specific groups within it.

Consumer Surplus

The disparity between what consumers are prepared and able to spend for a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.