Recipients don't have to pay taxes or report gifts. You could write her a check for a billion dollars and all she'd have to do is deposit it.The following gifts are acceptable with the criteria governing the acceptance: A. Cash: Cash is acceptable in any form. Teacher appreciation week is here! I made my daughter this with a handwritten message on the inside since she was stressed out. She's 10 hours away so I can't really visit. May include: A clear glass bottle with a cork stopper filled with rolled up pieces of paper, dried flowers, and a small piece of string. Insane stuff as the 32-year-old picked up his 11th PGA Tour title in what is quickly shaping into a Hall-of-Fame career. What if I get paid in cash? Fill out income documentation form.