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Christie sued her former employer for a back injury she suffered on the job in 2019. As a result of the injury , she was partially disabled. In 2020, she received $240,000 for her loss of future income, $160,000 in punitive damages because of the employer's flagrant disregard for the employee's safety, and $15,000 for medical expenses. The medical expenses were deducted on here 2019 return, reducing taxable income by $12,000. What's Christie's gross income in 2020 under new tax laws?

A) $175,000 B) $172,000 C) 415,000 D) 255,000 E) $412,000

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