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posted Jan 18, 2025 6:27:36 AM

I have a W2 for in home caregiving without any taxes with held. According to the documentation I recieved with the W2 this income should not be taxed How do I enter this?

This income was earned providing care in my home for a special needs child.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 18, 2025 11:58:43 AM

In TurboTax, you can enter the W2 information- continue until you see the see below.  You will be able to indicate that it is a Nontaxable Medicaid waiver payment that is not taxable.  While you do not have to pay income tax on the income (hence the zero withholding), it still must be reported and can be used as income to qualify for some credits like the earned income credit.

 

For more information, please see Certain Medicaid waiver payments may be excludable from income

 

 

 

Expert Alumni
Jan 18, 2025 1:53:38 PM

In TurboTax, you can enter the W2 information- continue until you see the screen below.  You will be able to indicate that it is a Nontaxable Medicaid waiver payment that is not taxable.  While you do not have to pay income tax on the income (hence the zero withholding), it still must be reported and can be used as income to qualify for some credits like the earned income credit.

 

For more information, please see Certain Medicaid waiver payments may be excludable from income