Ray had a terminal illness that would require almost constant nursing care for the remaining two years of his estimated life, according to his doctor. Albert had a life insurance policy with a face amount of $100,000. He had paid $25,000 of premiums on the policy. The insurance company has offered to pay him $80,000 to cancel the policy, although its cash surrender value was only $55,000. He accepted the $80,000. Albert used $15,000 to pay his medical expenses. Albert made a miraculous recovery and lived another 20 years. As a result of cashing in the policy: a.Albert must recognize $55,000 of gross income, but he has $15,000 of deductible medical expenses. b.Albert must recognize $65,000 ($80,000 – $15,000) of gross income. c.Albert is not required to recognize any gross income because of his terminal illness. d.Albert must recognize $40,000 ($80,000 – $25,000 – $15,000) of gross income.

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Ray had a terminal illness that would require almost constant nursing care for the remaining two years of his estimated life, according to his doctor. Albert had a life insurance policy with a face amount of $100,000. He had paid $25,000 of premiums on the policy. The insurance company has offered to pay him $80,000 to cancel the policy, although its cash surrender value was only $55,000. He accepted the $80,000. Albert used $15,000 to pay his medical expenses. Albert made a miraculous recovery and lived another 20 years. As a result of cashing in the policy:
a.Albert must recognize $55,000 of gross income, but he has $15,000 of deductible medical expenses.
b.Albert must recognize $65,000 ($80,000 – $15,000) of gross income.
c.Albert is not required to recognize any gross income because of his terminal illness.
d.Albert must recognize $40,000 ($80,000 – $25,000 – $15,000) of gross income.
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