Paul Won the Nobel Prize for Literature

question 127

Multiple Choice

Paul won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He is awarded $1,000,000. His tax situation is
I.In general, the award must be included in gross income.
II.The award may be excluded if he gives it to a qualified charity.
III.The award may be excluded if he gives it to the U.S. Government.
IV.Awards for literary achievement are not taxable.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Only statements I, II, and III are correct.
• D)Only statement IV is correct.
• E)Only statements I, II, and IV are correct.

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