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Category: Income
29 articles found
How to File Taxes After Receiving Settlement Money
Settlement money from lawsuits can be taxable or tax-free depending on what it's for. Learn how to determine if your settlement is taxable, understand the different types of settlements, and report them correctly.
Kevin Davis
How to File Taxes If You Paid Back Unemployment Benefits
If you repaid unemployment benefits you received, you may be eligible for a tax benefit. Learn how to claim the repayment, understand the tax treatment, and get the refund or deduction you deserve.
Thomas Wilson
How to File Taxes If You Received Gifts
Most gifts you receive are not taxable to you, but there are exceptions. Learn when gifts are taxable, understand gift tax rules, and report gift income correctly on your tax return.
Nicole Anderson
How to File Taxes If You Received Referral Bonuses
Referral bonuses are taxable income. Learn how referral bonuses are taxed, understand when they're taxable, and report referral income correctly on your tax return.
Ashley Taylor
How to File Taxes with Airdrops
Cryptocurrency airdrops are taxable income when received. Learn when airdrops are taxable, understand how to value them, calculate your basis, and report airdrop income correctly on your tax return.
Nicole Garcia
How to File Taxes with Court Settlements
Court settlements have different tax treatments depending on what they compensate for. Learn how different types of court settlements are taxed, understand allocation requirements, and report settlements correctly.
Kevin White
How to File Taxes with Crypto Staking Rewards
Cryptocurrency staking rewards are taxable income when received. Learn when staking rewards are taxable, understand how to value them, calculate your basis, and report staking income correctly on your tax return.
Ryan Thompson
How to File Taxes with DeFi Income
DeFi (decentralized finance) activities generate taxable income. Learn how DeFi lending, yield farming, liquidity provision, and other activities are taxed, and report DeFi income correctly on your tax return.
Kevin Martinez
How to File Taxes with Disability Income
Disability income tax treatment depends on who paid the premiums. Learn when disability benefits are taxable, when they're tax-free, and how to report different types of disability income correctly.
Mark Thompson
How to File Taxes with Disaster Relief Payments
Disaster relief payments can help after natural disasters, but they have tax implications. Learn which payments are taxable, which are tax-free, and how to report them correctly on your tax return.
Amanda Roberts
How to File Taxes with Employer Reimbursements
Employer reimbursements may be taxable or tax-free depending on the type. Learn which reimbursements are taxable, which are tax-free, and how to report employer reimbursements correctly on your tax return.
Stephanie Chen
How to File Taxes with ESPP Income
Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) provide discounted stock, but have specific tax rules. Learn when ESPP income is taxable, understand qualified vs. disqualified dispositions, and report ESPP correctly on your return.
Christopher Lee
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