Do you drive a bus for a living? Being on the road, helping people get where they need to go can feel very rewarding. Reward yourself at tax time by claiming deductions which can lower the amount you owe in taxes and put more money in your pocket. If you work for a specific business, […]

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There’s more to being a cashier than just scanning a barcode with a red laser. If you’re aware of all the tasks that a cashier does, you’ve likely been employed as one at some point. As a cashier, you are entitled to some expense deductions at tax time that can save you money on your […]

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Media

When you work in the professional media circuit, such as a news reporter, you likely don’t mind being in the spotlight. However, you never want to attract the attention of the IRS for failure to file a correct tax return. Media professionals who work for a company ona regular basis and are considered an employee […]

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Accounting

Working as an accounting clerk can be an exciting and rewarding job. Whether you are responsible for managing appointments, data entry, or assisting other office staff, if you work for an accounting firm you should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from your employer. This form will list your wages and withholdings that […]

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When you work in the food service industry, especially as a waitress/waiter, busboy, hostess, or sommelier, you may rely on tips as part of your income. This additional income can get confusing at tax time, as you may not know what you are required to report to the IRS. Whether you receive tips or not, […]

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Supervising and managing production or employees comes with a lot of responsibilities. So does tax time. As a supervisor, you need to be prepared to file your federal income taxes and get the best benefit available to you. Deductions are a great way to reduce you taxes, provided they are related to your job. At […]

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Anyone who works for a package handling company is subject to the same rules at tax time as many other employees. Whether you work in the warehouse, or you are responsible for package logistics, you will receive Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement from your employer. This form will list all of your income received […]

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Customers are an essential part of any business which is why it’s extremely important to take good care of them and assure the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. In order to do this, many companies rely on customer service representatives to handle their interactions with customers. If you are employed as a customer service […]

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No matter whether you are a full-time or part-time cashier or retail sales associate, at tax time you need to report your income to the IRS by filing a tax return. Your employer will send you a Form W-2, reporting your earnings and commissions for the tax year. This form will also list your withholdings […]

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As an electrician or other tradesman, you will receive Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from your employer. Payments that you get for services you provide outside of your employer, may be considered pay from self-employment and reportable on Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business. Independent income would incorporate payments received for introducing overhead […]

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