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By George Saenz • Bankrate.com

Is elder abuse settlement taxable?

Whether a settlement is taxed or not depends on the nature of the claim, not the lawsuit.

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Capital gains tax exclusions of $1.5 mil?

Article: It takes time, a good market and homebuilding skills to claim $1.5 million in tax exclusions.

Who pays tax on disability benefits?

Article: Social Security disability benefits are taxable, depending on your level of income.

Claiming tax credit for a caregiver

Article: You can claim a tax credit or a medical deduction for a caregiver, or a combination of both.

Reporting disability benefits for a minor

Article: Grandfather wants to know whose return reports the disability benefits being paid to his grandson.

Writing off a tax loss on a franchise

Article: Before determining the amount of tax loss on a franchise, make sure to amortize.

Sales tax deduction for a new roof?

Article: When it comes to home renovations like a new roof, the sales tax deduction can get confusing.

Can sales tax on a new car be deducted?

Article: Tax law changes last year still allow you to deduct sales tax on a new car, with some limits.

Are blood donations taxable income?

Article: Depending on the situation, your blood donations could be taxed as earned income.

IRS gets a cut of cruise ship winnings

Article: You can't get away from giving Uncle Sam a taste when you're lucky at gambling.

Figuring depreciation on a rental

Article: The rules for depreciating a home that was converted to a rental can get tricky.

Penalty on required minimum distributions?

Article: There is an exception to the underpayment penalty if you take RMD late in the year.

Tax due on jointly held savings bonds?

Article: When mom has died, how will interest on savings bonds held jointly with her daughter be taxed?

When to deduct travel expenses

Article: A tale of two business offices, thousands of miles apart: Can travel expenses be deducted?

Is IRA taxed for elder care?

Article: You can minimize taxes paid on an IRA if you use the money to pay for a nursing home.

Tax penalties levied on a partnership

Article: To raise revenue, the IRS has bumped up late tax-filing fees for business partnerships.

Can retirement account loss be deducted?

Article: Losses occurring in a retirement account like an IRA are not considered capital losses.

Roth IRA mistake costs plenty

Article: An excess contribution three years ago to a Roth IRA will result in a penalty every year.

Will a refinance result in higher taxes?

Article: Borrowing against your rental was smart while prices rose. But sell now and you still owe taxes.

Banker should fix tax error

Article: Banker's error in titling an IRA causes a $35,000 tax bill, and he should be on the hook to fix it.

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