During 2013 Kay received interest income as follows:
On US Treasury certificates $4,000
On refund of 2011 federal income tax 500
The total amount of interest subject to tax in Kay’s 2013 tax return is
a. $4,500
b. $4,000
c. $ 500
d. $0
Answer:A
The requirement is to determine the amount of interest subject to tax in Kay’s 2013 tax return. Interest must generally be included in gross income, unless a specific statutory provision provides for its exclusion (e.g., interest on municipal bonds). Interest on US Treasury certificates and on a refund of federal income tax would be subject to tax on Kay’s 2013 tax Return.