1. A fire extensively damaged a small Alaska town where Intech Company had its primary plant. Intech decided to give $200 to each household that lost its residence. About 12% of the payments were made to Intech employees. Is the receipt of $200 by some Intech employees taxable as compensation or excludable as a gift?
2. On May 1, Raisa received a $10,000, 9% bond of Altomba Corporation as a graduation present from her aunt Lenia. The bond pays interest on June 30 and December 31. What are the tax effects of this transfer for Raisa and Lenia for the current year?