Barney and Betty got divorced in 2018. In the divorce decree Betty agreed to pay Barney $24,000 per year for five years ,or until Barney's death or remarriage, and $10,000 per year until their daughter, Pebbles, turns 19 years old. What amount ,if any, is included in Barney's gross income in 2019?

Barney and Betty got divorced in 2018. In the divorce decree Betty agreed to pay Barney $24,000 per year for five years ,or until Barney's death or remarriage, and $10,000 per year until their daughter, Pebbles, turns 19 years old. What amount ,if any, is included in Barney's gross income in 2019?

Barney and Betty got divorced in 2018. In the divorce decree Betty agreed to pay Barney $24,000 per year for five years ,or until Barney's death or remarriage, and $10,000 per year until their daughter, Pebbles, turns 19 years old. What amount ,if any, is included in Barney's gross income in 2019?


A. $10,000

B. $24,000

C. $34,000

D. $39,000

E. None of the payments are included in gross income


Answer: B


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