Answer:
The correct answer is option e.
Explanation:
Scholarships may or may not be taxable. Scholarships are generally tax-free when they are used to pay for tuition, books and other necessary equipment.
Here, Nicole is getting a scholarship of $52,000 for the year 2018.
She is spending $40,000 on tuition, $5,000 for books and $7,000 for room and board.
The total expenses are
=$(40,000+5,000)
=$45,000
So, out of $52,000 non taxable amount is $45,000.
Nicole will be taxed for $7,000 and will be exempted from tax for $45,000.
