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Gifts are not income, it goes nowhere on your tax forms. Nor is it deductible by the giver.
If the amount was over $15,000, the giver (not you, the recipient) MAY be subject to filing a gift tax return.
Gift Tax "Gift Tax" is somewhat of a misnomer. Even though a gift tax return may be required, very few people ever actually pay federal gift tax. The purpose of the gift tax return is usually only to document a reduction in the allowable estate tax exemption.
See https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Tax-Planning-and-Checklists/The-Gift-Tax-Made-Simple/...
A gift is not reported as income on your tax return. In 2021, persons can give up to $15,000 to someone in a year not have to report it. If the amount exceeds $15,000, the person giving would file a Gift Tax return, not the recipient.
If you are itemizing, you can report this amount in the Sales Tax deduction calculation section.
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