Gross income is:
~ All income in the form of money, property, and services that
is not exempt from tax.
~ Gross receipts from rental property (taxes, repairs, etc., are not
deducted).
~ A partner's share of the gross, not a share of the net, partnership
income.
~ Unemployment compensation and certain scholarships and fellowships.
Tax exempt income, such as certain social security payments, is not
included in gross income. Type of Income Amount Gross Income
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Wages $15000
Interest $3000
Tax-exempt interest $3,000
Dividends $2000
Unemployment compensation $4,000
thus Total $21000