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🧐 Did You Know? You Might Be Paying Too Much in Taxes!

  • Writer: Christina Nguyen
    Christina Nguyen
  • Feb 10
  • 2 min read

If you receive Medicaid waiver paymentsĀ for taking care of someone in your home, those payments might be tax-free—but many caregivers end up overpaying their taxes simply because they don’t know the rules.




Here’s the problem:🚨 Tax software and even some tax preparers may mistakenly treat these payments as taxable income—costing you hundreds or even thousands of dollarsĀ in unnecessary taxes.


šŸ’” Quick Tax Tip: Double-Check Your Tax Return!

Before you file your taxes, review your return to make sure Medicaid waiver payments aren’t included as taxable income. According to IRS Notice 2014-7, certain payments can be excluded from gross income, meaning you don’t owe taxes on them.


But here’s the catch: not all tax professionals are familiar with this rule!Ā That’s why it’s so important to take a few extra minutes to verify your tax return.


How Do You Know If Your Payments Are Tax-Free?

To qualify, your Medicaid waiver payments must meet these conditions:

āœ”ļø The payments are for providing non-medical, personal care services.

āœ”ļø The individual receiving care lives with you full-timeĀ in your home.

āœ”ļø The payments come from a state’s Medicaid waiver programĀ under section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act.


If you’re unsure whether your payments qualify, don’t guess—get the right informationĀ to avoid costly mistakes.


šŸ” Need Help? Download My Free Guide!

Understanding tax rules can feel overwhelming, but I’ve made it easy for youĀ with my free guide:


Inside, you’ll learn:

āœ… Whether your Medicaid waiver payments qualify for tax-free treatment

āœ… How to check your tax return for mistakes

āœ… What to do if your payments were reported as taxable income

āœ… Simple steps to keep proper records


Let’s make sure you’re not paying more taxes than you need to!Ā Take control of your finances and start saving today. šŸ’™


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