Howard O’Brien, an employee of Ogden Corporation, died on June 30, 2007. During July, Ogden made employee death payments (which do not represent the proceeds of life insurance) of $10,000 to his widow, and $10,000 to his fifteen-year-old son. What amounts should be included in gross income by the widow and son in their respective tax returns for 2007?

Widow

Son

a.

$ 5,000

$ 5,000

b.

$ 5,000

$10,000

c.

$ 7,500

$ 7,500

d.

$10,000

$10,000