The Roz Trust Has Distributable Net Income for the Year

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Roz Trust has distributable net income for the year of $100,000 and no income from tax-exempt sources.Under the terms of the trust instrument,the trustee must distribute $80,000 to Roger and $80,000 to Sally.After paying these amounts,the trustee is empowered to make additional distributions at its discretion.Exercising this authority,the trustee distributes an additional $20,000 to Roger and $20,000 to Sally.How much gross income from the trust must Sally recognize?

• A)$20,000.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$80,000.
• D)$100,000.

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