DianeW777
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Self employed

Yes, it's still taxable. Generally, only down payment assistance  provided by a nonprofit organization may be tax free depending on facts and circumstances.  A down payment grants provided by a bank will be taxable income to the recipient, your daughter. It may be buried in the the loan documents, however the 1099-MISC was used to report it and the IRS has a copy as well.

 

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