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I receive $400 monthly from the state of Texas because I adopted a child from Foster Care. Do I report this income?

Do I report income that I receive from the state of Texas for a child that I adopted through Foster Care
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MichaelDC
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I receive $400 monthly from the state of Texas because I adopted a child from Foster Care. Do I report this income?

No, foster care payments are not considered taxable income and are not included on our tax return if care is provided to a qualified foster individual and they are paid by a state or qualified agency. 

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MichaelDC
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I receive $400 monthly from the state of Texas because I adopted a child from Foster Care. Do I report this income?

No, foster care payments are not considered taxable income and are not included on our tax return if care is provided to a qualified foster individual and they are paid by a state or qualified agency. 

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