Determine Amos Seagull's gross income in each ofthe following cases:
a. In the current year, Seagull Corporation purchased anautomobile for $25,000. The company was to receive a $1,500 rebatefrom the manufacturer. However, the corporation directed that therebate be paid to Amos, the corporation's soleshareholder.
b. Amos sold his corporation. In addition to the sellingprice of the stock, he received $50,000 for a covenant not tocompete- an agreement that he will not compete with his formerbusiness for five years.
c. Amos and his neighbor got into an argument overAmos's dog. The neighbor built a fence to keep the dog out ofhis yard. The fence added $1,500 to the value of Amos'sproperty.