Taxes

I am being paid for taking care of my brother-in-law who is disabled. I want to build up my SS Income. How do I list it on my Federal return which I am filing online and I will they automatically hold out the SSI payments for me, even though I don't have a 1099 form but have copies of the checks where I was paid by my brother-in-law, whom I take care of.

Does filing a homestead exemption in Texas protect against losing your home in a lawsuit? Is there a limit to the amount that is protected on your home?

Does filing a homestead exemption in Texas protect against losing your home in a lawsuit? Is there a limit to the amount that is protected on your home?