Adrian was awarded an academic scholarship to State University for the 2018–2019 academic year. He received $6,500 in August and $7,200 in December 2018. Adrian had enough personal savings to pay all expenses as they came due. Adrian’s expenditures for the relevant period were as follows:
Tuition, August 2018 | $3,700 |
Tuition, January 2019 | 3,750 |
Room and board | |
August–December 2018 | 2,800 |
January–May 2019 | 2,500 |
Books and educational supplies | |
August–December 2018 | 1,000 |
January–May 2019 | 1,200 |
Determine the effect on Adrian’s gross income for 2018 and 2019.
I believe that if a person is a candidate of a degree or not, then no matter; If Adrian is not a Degree candidate then the full amount listed above will be taxable. Assuming Adrian is a degree candidate, Adrian's gross income is:-
YEAR-2014 AMOUNT($)
Scholarship 6500
(less) Tution 3700
(less) Books and supplies 1000
GROSS INCOME 1800
YEAR-2015 AMOUNT($)
Scholarship 7200
(less) Tution 3750
(less) Books and supplies 1200
GROSS INCOME 2250
Adrian gross income of 2014 is $1800 and 2015 is $2250 is included that is not excluded in scholarship.
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