Question: During the current year, Khalid was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries. The accident was caused by Rashad's negligence. Khalid threatened to file a lawsuit against Amber
Trucking Company, Rashad's employer, claiming $50,000 for pain and suffering, $90,000 for loss of income, and $70,000 in punitive damages. Amber's insurance company will not pay punitive damages; therefore, Amber has offered to settle the case for $100,000 for pain and suffering, $90,000 for loss of income, and nothing for punitive damages. Khalid is in the 35% marginal tax bracket. What is the after-tax difference to Khalid between Khalid's original claim and Amber's offer?
a. Amber's offer is $20,000 less. ($50,000 + $90,000 + $70,000 - $100,000 - $90,000).
b. Amber's offer is $7,000 less. [($50,000 + $90,000 + $70,000 - $100,000 - $90,000) × .35)].
c. Amber's offer is $4,500 more. {$190,000 - ($50,000 + $90,000) + [$70,000 × (1 - .35)]}.
d. Amber's offer is $22,000 more. [($190,000 - $210,000) + ($120,000 × .35)].
e. None of these.