Gross income is:
   ~ All income in the form of money, property, and services that
 is not exempt from tax.
 ~ Gross receipts from rental property (taxes, repairs, etc., are not
 deducted).
 ~ A partner's share of the gross, not a share of the net, partnership
 income.
 ~ Unemployment compensation and certain scholarships and fellowships.
 
 Tax exempt income, such as certain social security payments, is not
 included in gross income. Type of Income Amount Gross Income
 ------------- ----- ------------
 Wages $15000
 Interest $3000
 Tax-exempt interest $3,000
 Dividends $2000
 Unemployment compensation $4,000 
thus Total $21000