Anonymous
Post 07/14/2014 21:55     Subject: Do I have to pay taxes, etc if I pay my mother's rent in exchange for her taking care of my child?

Anonymous wrote:I will likely take her grocery shopping too. Or is it just considered a family issue/gift? Sorry for the stupid question.


If you're worries about giving her money, you and your husband can each give her 14k anyway. So you're already to 28k. Then just buy her groceries or give her cash.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2014 08:19     Subject: Do I have to pay taxes, etc if I pay my mother's rent in exchange for her taking care of my child?

No. She's your immediate family.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2014 08:18     Subject: Do I have to pay taxes, etc if I pay my mother's rent in exchange for her taking care of my child?

I will likely take her grocery shopping too. Or is it just considered a family issue/gift? Sorry for the stupid question.