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June 6, 2019
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The state placed a child with us during this past year. we received money from the state for that child. Is that money taxable?

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by Irene2805

No - Payments for providing foster care in your home are not taxable income.

If you receive a 1099-MISC for the payments, it's possible that the IRS will send you a letter in the future asking about it, but all you have to do is explain that the payments were for foster care.

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Irene2805Answer
Level 15
June 6, 2019

No - Payments for providing foster care in your home are not taxable income.

If you receive a 1099-MISC for the payments, it's possible that the IRS will send you a letter in the future asking about it, but all you have to do is explain that the payments were for foster care.

wjtellAuthor
Level 2
June 6, 2019
Thank you.  You confirmed what I thought.