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Workers’ Compensation and Injury Payments: What Is Tax‑Exempt

Updated August 16, 2025: Workers’ compensation, compensatory damages for physical injury, and qualifying life insurance proceeds are generally tax‑free. Keep…

2023 Foreign Earned Income and Housing Exclusions: Rules and Limits

Americans abroad can exclude up to $120,000 (2023) of foreign earned income using Form 2555 if they have a foreign…

Overview of 529 Qualified Tuition Programs and Tax Treatment

529 plans (QTPs) provide tax-free growth and tax-free distributions for qualified education expenses; K–12 tuition cap is $10,000 per student…

Aviation Africa Summit 2025: Moving Africa from SAF Plans to Production

On August 15 in Kigali, the Aviation Africa Summit 2025 pushed to scale SAF production. The AU strategy (February) projects…

Tax Rules for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Education Benefits Explained

You can exclude qualified scholarships, bond interest, and Coverdell ESA distributions when used for tuition and required fees. Room and…

Guide to Employer-Provided Fringe Benefits: What Is Excludable from Income

Fringe benefits can be excluded or taxable based on specific IRS rules. Key exclusions: employer health plans, Archer MSAs (Box…

Tax Exclusion Rules for Service-Connected Military and Government Pensions

Learn when military and government disability pensions are tax-free federally, who qualifies, and required proof. Key points: 1975 protections, service-connected…

Depreciation Recapture Reduces Section 121 Exclusion on Home Sale

In 2025, Section 121 permits exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) if you owned and lived in the property…