Barney and betty got divorced this year in the divorce


Problem

Barney and Betty got divorced this year. In the divorce decree Betty agreed to transfer 175 shares of common stock worth $112,000 and pay Barney $54,700 per year for five years (or until Barney's death or remarriage). What amount (if any) is included in Barney's gross income this year?

A. $112,000.

B. None of the payments are included in gross income.

C. $54,700.

D. $166,700.

E. $356,000.

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