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Do I need to add a gift that was given to me that was sent by check?

No.  Gifts that you receive are not taxable and do not get entered on your tax return.

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Do I need to add a gift that was given to me that was sent by check?

No.  Gifts that you receive are not taxable and do not get entered on your tax return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Do I need to add a gift that was given to me that was sent by check?

However, you can record it as nontaxable income in the Sales Tax deduction section if you itemize.
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