Gift cards are an easy solution during the holiday season, but they don't always hit their mark. If you have a gift card you aren't thrilled about spending, you could turn it into cash. Shoppers ...

Here's a closer look at the seven rules and how they might affect you: 1. You Don't Have to Report Cash Gifts of up to $19,000 a Year. Cash gifts can be subject to tax rates of up to 40% ...

When it comes to gifts, it seems cash – or its colorful card cousin – is king. However, gift cards, whether digital or physical, have sometimes been viewed as impersonal presents.