Ridge Is the Manager of a Motel

question 33

Multiple Choice

Ridge is the manager of a motel.As a condition of his employment, Ridge is required to live in a room on the premises so that he would be there in case of emergencies.Ridge considered this a fringe benefit, since he would otherwise be required to pay $800 per month rent.The room that Ridge occupied normally rented for $70 per night, or $2,100 per month.On the average, 90% of the motel rooms were occupied.As a result of this rent-free use of a room, Ridge is required to include in gross income.

• A)$0.
• B)$800 per month.
• C)$2,100 per month.
• D)$1,890 ($2,100 ´ .90).
• E)None of the above.

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