For each independent situation, determine the amount, if any that is includible in the gross income of the employee. The employee of a motel has the choice of free lodging on the premises (fair market value $400 per week) or extra cash compensation. He is not required to live on premises. He chooses the lodging. An employee arranges to have his annual bonus, $1,000, paid directly to his son. His objective is to make a wedding gift to the son. An employee earns a salary of $500 per week. Pursuant to a court order, $100 of his salary goes to his ex-wife for child support.

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For each independent situation, determine the amount, if any that is includible in the gross income of the employee.

  1. The employee of a motel has the choice of free lodging on the premises (fair market value $400 per week) or extra cash compensation. He is not required to live on premises. He chooses the lodging.
  2. An employee arranges to have his annual bonus, $1,000, paid directly to his son. His objective is to make a wedding gift to the son.
  3. An employee earns a salary of $500 per week. Pursuant to a court order, $100 of his salary goes to his ex-wife for child support.
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