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____ 28. Jack’s interest and gains on investments for 2016 were as follows: Inte

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____   28.   Jack’s interest and gains on investments for 2016 were as follows:

Interest on Band County bonds

$900

Interest on U.S. government bonds

700

Interest on Apple Corp bonds

400

Interest on a Federal income tax refund

300

Gain on the sale of Band County bonds

600

Jack’s gross income from the above is: Please select the correct answer and why (include a brief description).

a.

$2,000.

b.

$1,800.

c.

$1,400.

d.

$1,300.

e.

None of the above.

Interest on Band County bonds

$900

Interest on U.S. government bonds

700

Interest on Apple Corp bonds

400

Interest on a Federal income tax refund

300

Gain on the sale of Band County bonds

600

Explanation / Answer

a. $2000

Answer:- $900 + $700 $400 = $2000.

Interst on federal income tax refund of $300 and gain on sale of band county bonds of $600 does not form part of gross income.