Are the state and local rebates considered taxable income?

[steveg]

Are the state and local rebates considered taxable income?

For example: The $2500 rebate from California and (in my case) the $3000 rebate from the Central Valley Air Quality District. Are they considered taxable income in California and by the Feds?

Thanks...

 

[fjwagner]

My mindset is to not ask.