Because of my low income I have applied for fuel assistance (the government pays part of my heating oil bill). Does this have to be reported as income?
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Because of my low income I have applied for fuel assistance (the government pays part of my heating oil bill). Does this have to be reported as income?
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No, grants under LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) are not taxable income on federal returns. As for state returns, I know of none that tax LIHEAP grants.
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