Submitted By: Mary
Answered: May 13, 2014 8:30 am

I received payments from my state as a personal support worker for my child who has cerebral palsy. It was reported on a W-2 form. Am I taxable on this?

The payments are taxable wages to you; effectively, you are an employee of your state.

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Tax Glossary

Investment interest

Interest on debt used to carry investments, but not including interest expense from a passive activity. Deductions are limited to net investment income.

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