Question

To pay for college, Henry received the following: $1,000 scholarship from the Thespian Club to pay for books $4,000 scholarship from the Elks Lodge for tuition $5,000 worth of room and board as a dorm supervisor through a work-study program How much income must Henry report on his tax return?

Answer 1

Answer:

$5,000

Explanation:

Money received as scholarship and used to pay for tuition or related expenses is not included in the gross income. So the $1,000 scholarship from the Thespian Club and the $4,000 scholarship from the Elks Lodge are not taxable. The only taxable income that Henry earned is the $5,000 that he was paid for being a dorm supervisor.