Susan sued her former employer for age, race, and gender discrimination. She claimed $200,000 in damages for loss of income, $300,000 for emotional harm, and $500,000 in punitive damages. She settled the claim for $700,000. As a result of the settlement, Susan must include in gross income:

Incomplete question. The options:

a. $700,000.

b. $500,000.  

c. $490,000 [($700,000/$1,000,000) × $700,000].

d. $0.

e. None of these.

d. $0.

Explanation:

Yes, according to information found on the IRS (internal revenue services) website, a taxpayer is not expected to include claims from any settlements received in their gross income statement.

The statement reads, "IRC Section 104(a)(2) permits a taxpayer to exclude from gross income "the amount of any damages (other than punitive damages) received (whether by suit or agreement and whether as lump sums or as periodic payments) on account of personal injuries or physical sickness."

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