Answer:
Hazel's Income is $1,400
Explanation:
Gain on sale of Augusta County bonds $800
Interest on U.S. government savings bonds $400
Interest on state income tax refund $200
Interest on Augusta County bonds $700
Patronage dividend from Potato Growers Cooperative $350
Hazel's Income = Gain on Sale + Interest on U.S Govt + Interest on State Income Tax
Gain on Sale = $800
Interest on U.S Government Savings Bonds = $400
Interest on State Income Tax Refund = $200
So, Hazel's Income = $800 + $400 + $200
Hazel's Income = $1,400
While calculating Hazel's Income, all gross income items must be with an exception of the interest received on Augusta County bond dividend ($700).
And the patronage dividend will not included in gross income under the tax benefit rule; the reason for that is that because the cost were not deducted.
All other items are simply gross income not otherwise excluded.