My wife provides personal care at $25/day to her mother; help with dressing and hygiene. Is this reported as income OR is this a gift to my wife and not income?"

My wife’s elderly Mother lives with us. My wife helps with dressing and hygiene at $25/day. Is this income OR is this a gift to my wife and not income?"

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My wife provides personal care at $25/day to her mother; help with dressing and hygiene. Is this reported as income OR is this a gift to my wife and not income?"

It is income. She is providing a service in exchange for money.

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My wife provides personal care at $25/day to her mother; help with dressing and hygiene. Is this reported as income OR is this a gift to my wife and not income?"

It is income. She is providing a service in exchange for money.

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My wife provides personal care at $25/day to her mother; help with dressing and hygiene. Is this reported as income OR is this a gift to my wife and not income?"

My wife provides personal care at $25/day to her mother; help with dressing and hygiene. Is this reported as income OR is this a gift to my wife and not income?"

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