Answer:
A) $15,000
Explanation:
Data provided in the question
Total assets = $232,000
Amount of her remaining loans = $217,000
Forgive amount of loans $45,000
After considering the above information, the amount included in her gross income is $15,000 which is a difference between the total assets and the amount of her remaining loans i.e
= $232,000 - $217,000
= $15,000
Moreover, in the case of insolvent, the amount should not be taxable if it is discharged while it is before or after the forgiveness
And if it is the case of solvent, the same is to be taxable to the limit of the solvency