Carin, a widow, elected to receive the proceeds of a $150,000 life insurance policy on the life of her deceased husband in 10 installments of $17,500 each. her husband had paid premiums of $60,000 on the policy. in the first year, carin collected $17,500 from the insurance company. she must include in gross income:
a.$0.
b.$2,500.
c.$2,000.
d.$25,000.
e. none of the above.

The correct answer to the following question is option B) $2500 .

Explanation:

Given information -

Proceeds to be received on life insurance - $150,000

Carin receives 10 installments of $17,500 each , which takes total amount to - $175,000

Premiums paid by Carins husband - $60,000

Carin collected - $17,500 from insurance company

The interest element that would be included in her gross income -

$175,000 - $150,000

= $25,000

She is receiving payments in form of annuity, and the amount that should be included in her gross income in the first year should -

$25,000 / $175,000  x  $17,500

= $2500