Alan's employer maintains a long-term disability income plan on which it pays all premiums. Last year, Alan received $40,000 in benefits under the plan during his period of disability. How much of the benefits received, if any, must Alan include in his income

$40,000

Explanation:

If Alan had paid the disability insurance himself, then disability income would not be taxable. But since Alan's employer paid the disability insurance premiums, then any disability payments that Alan received must be included in his gross income and are taxable.

it is to cover income taxes