Monthly Archives: July 2015

Do you work as a manager of a business or organization, and receive income for your services? If so, you will be required to report your earnings to the IRS and likely file a tax return. You may be able to lessen the amount of taxes you have to pay at tax time by claiming […]

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Working as a secretary means you have to be organized, and keep track of everyone else’s needs and schedule. However, when tax time approaches, you need to be aware of your own responsibilities as well. Whether you are employed as a secretary, administrative assistant or data entry clerk, you will receive a Form W-2, Wage […]

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As a hair stylist, your employer is required to supply you with a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. You may also receive additional income in the form of tips, which will be reported with your regular income in Box 1. You don’t have to report tips less than $20 each month to your employer, […]

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Like any other skilled tradesman, professional painters can expect to receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement from their employer. Anyone who runs their own business or does painting work on the side is considered to be self-employed, and should receive a Form 1099-MISC for any amount they received on their own. Even if […]

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Taxpayers who work as a tradesman, including a PC professional, electrical technician, craftsman, development specialist, forklift administrator, repairman, machine administrator, painter, handyman, welder or worker, will receive Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from your employer. If you receive payments for service from anyone other than your employer, this income may be considered self-employment and […]

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As an armed services personnel, you will get a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, like other military members. Reported on this form is your pay that is liable to assessable pay. In situations where you were paid for service in a combat zone, those wages may be excluded from taxation. Also, any appointed officers’ […]

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Working as an administrative assistant means you have be organized. The same is true at tax time. Administrative assistants can expect to receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from their employer which documents wages earned and taxes withheld. When filing your tax return, you may be able to lower the amount you owe […]

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Driving For Deductions

Do you drive a vehicle, like a school bus, semi-trailer, truck, or taxi for work? Drivers will receive Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, for income from wages you obtain being an employee. In the event that you received a Form W-2 and the ‘Statutory employee‘ check box in Box 13 is marked, report that […]

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Deductions for the Disabled

Taxpayers who are disabled are still subject to income tax, except in situations where the law specifically excludes certain income. If you were using disability while you retired, you have to include the pension you receive from your employer when you file a tax return. You are required to report disability income as part of […]

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Working in a factory, whether in production or warehouse can be a fulfilling career. If you are a factory worker, you’ll need to know a few things about your income taxes to ensure you are filing correctly at tax time. Your employer will provide you with a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which will […]

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