Pam Recently Was Sickened by Eating Spoiled Peanut Butter

question 88

Multiple Choice

Pam recently was sickened by eating spoiled peanut butter.She successfully sued the manufacturer for her medical bills ($3,700) ,her emotional distress ($6,000 - she now fears peanut butter) ,and punitive damages ($44,000) .What amount must Pam include in her gross income?

• A)$44,000
• B)$50,000
• C)$47,700
• D)$9,700
• E)Zero - none of these benefits is included in gross income

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