Question

Four years ago, Lyle Mercer was injured in a railroad accident and sued the railroad for damages. The jury required the railroad to pay $600,000 compensation for his physical injuries, $150,000 for lost wages during his long recuperation, and $1,000,000 punitive damages. How much of the $1,750,000 settlement is included in Lyle's gross income?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The amount that settled is as follows

The total amount is $1,750,000

Out of which

The amount of

= $1,000,000 + $150,000

= $1,150,000

This would be involved in the AGL of L and the $600,000 would not be involved in the gross income as the taxpayer got injured by the other party act

So, the same is to be considered