11 Types of Tax-Free Income You Should Know About

TLDRDiscover 11 different types of income that are not taxable, including workers' comp and disability insurance, scholarships, health savings accounts, adoption assistance, federal disaster relief, inheritance and gifts, life insurance payouts, capital gains on your home, municipal bond interest, Roth IRAs, and long-term capital gains and qualified dividends.

Key insights

💰There are various types of income that you don't have to pay taxes on, giving you more financial freedom.

🏥Health savings accounts allow you to save money for medical expenses on a pre-tax basis.

🎓Scholarships and employer education assistance can provide tax-free funds for educational expenses.

🏠Capital gains on your primary residence may be tax-free up to a certain amount.

🎁Inheritances and gifts, if below a certain threshold, are not subject to taxation.

Q&A

What is workers' comp and disability insurance?

Workers' comp and disability insurance provide tax-free income in the event of work-related injuries or disability.

How can I save money on taxes with health savings accounts?

Contributions to health savings accounts are tax-deductible and withdrawals for medical expenses are tax-free.

Do I have to pay taxes on scholarships and employer education assistance?

No, there is a certain amount of scholarships and employer education assistance that is tax-free.

Are inheritances and gifts taxable?

Inheritances and gifts may be tax-free if they are below a certain threshold.

What are long-term capital gains and qualified dividends?

Long-term capital gains and qualified dividends from investments may be tax-free if your income falls within a certain bracket.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Learn about 11 types of income that are not subject to taxation.

00:09Workers' comp and disability insurance provide tax-free income in cases of work-related injuries or disability.

00:38Scholarships and employer education assistance can provide tax-free funds for educational expenses.

01:10Health savings accounts allow you to save money for medical expenses on a pre-tax basis.

02:00Inheritances and gifts may be tax-free if they are below a certain threshold.

03:08Capital gains on your primary residence may be tax-free up to a certain amount.

04:59Long-term capital gains and qualified dividends from investments may be tax-free depending on your income bracket.

06:36Find out how to save money on taxes by utilizing these tax-free income opportunities.