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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 8:06:28 PM

Do i need to pay tax on donations that were given to me

do i need to pay taxes or claim donations that were given to me

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:06:30 PM

No. Gifts or money you received as a present isn’t taxable – but you do owe taxes on any income it produces. For example, if you receive bonds as a gift, you must report any interest the bonds earned after you received them.


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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:06:30 PM

No. Gifts or money you received as a present isn’t taxable – but you do owe taxes on any income it produces. For example, if you receive bonds as a gift, you must report any interest the bonds earned after you received them.


New Member
Sep 11, 2019 3:07:53 PM

Does the individual need to officially report where these gifts came from?  

Level 15
Sep 11, 2019 3:13:01 PM

Money that you receive as a gift is not taxable income to you, and you do not need to report it on your income tax return.  Money that you gave as a gift to someone else is not deductible for your taxes.

 

Turbo Tax does not support the gift tax form 709, but here is a link:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f709.pdf

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/estates/the-gift-tax-made-simple/L5tGWVC8N

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2017/10/19/irs-announces-2018-estate-and-gift-tax-limits-11-2-million-per-couple/#3226e75d4a4b

Level 15
Sep 11, 2019 3:14:24 PM


@Rule of 72 wrote:

Does the individual need to officially report where these gifts came from?  


Donors (the individuals who give the gifts) might need to report the gifts and details. 

 

Donees (the individuals who receive the gifts) do not need to report the gifts.

New Member
Jun 9, 2021 6:18:59 AM

Is there a limit to how much a charity can give me or my family without me having to report it?

Level 15
Jun 9, 2021 7:03:41 AM

@SargentSchultz Money you received as a gift does not get reported on a tax return.

 

GIFTS

Money that you receive as a gift is not taxable income to you, and you do not need to report it on your income tax return.  Money that you gave as a gift to someone else is not deductible for your taxes.

 

Turbo Tax does not support the gift tax form 709, but here is a link:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f709.pdf

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/estates/the-gift-tax-made-simple/L5tGWVC8N

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2017/10/19/irs-announces-2018-estate-and-gift-tax-limits-11-2-million-per-couple/#3226e75d4a4b

 

 

New Member
Jun 9, 2021 7:26:36 AM

A CPA just told me I have to make sure what I am given is a gift, not an award too?  any info on this?

Level 15
Jun 9, 2021 7:47:49 AM

@SargentSchultz 

 

What was the exact nature of the "gift" and which type of "charity" was the "donor"? 

 

In other words, why did you receive the funds and from whom?

New Member
Jun 9, 2021 7:58:41 AM

disabled vet from a charity the helps disabled vets  They gave me cash to help w bills

Level 15
Jun 9, 2021 8:10:18 AM

That certainly does not appear to be a taxable "award" but rather a gift, particularly if it is from an organization such as the DAV.