Awards For meritorious Achievement · Awards for relig。ustc charitable, scientifiCs etc. are not taxable if Did not enter contest Is not required to perform substantial future services Designates a qualified charitable organization to receive the paymentAwards For Meritorious Achievement • Awards for religious, charitable, scientific, etc. are not taxable if – Did not enter contest – Is not required to perform substantial future services – Designates a qualified charitable organization to receive the payment