Linda was injured in an automobile accident caused by another driver. Her son, M

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Linda was injured in an automobile accident caused by another driver. Her son, Matthew, was in the automobile but not physically injured. The other driver's insurance company was required by a court to pay Linda $75,000 to cover medical bills relating to her injuries, $30,000 to compensate her for emotional distress attributable to the injuries and $40,000 of punitive damages. Matthew was paid $15,000 to compensate him for emotional distress attributable to his witnessing his mother's injuries. What is the amount taxable to Linda? $30,000 $40,000 $105,000 $145,000

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Ans: Option B) $ 40000

Reason: Only the $40,000 of punitive damages are taxable to Linda as the other amounts are compensatory damages related to her physical injuries. Matthew's damage award of $15,000 is also excludable.

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