Submitted By: Anthony
Answered: April 19, 2012 5:00 pm

I received money from a family member to help with my support because I was sick. Am I taxed on this money?

No. The money you received from your relative appears to be a gift. The recipient of a gift is not taxed on the money, regardless of the size of the gift.

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Child and dependent care credit

A credit of up to 30% based on certain care expenses incurred to allow you to work.

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