Your Tax Question - 033

Dear John, I know I earned $500 worth of income from a side job this past year but I have not received a 1099 from the company that I did the work for - what should I do? Thank you, Gina.
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Hi Gina,

The company that you did the work for is not required to issue you a 1099 unless you earn more than $599.00 which means that you likely will not get one. Assuming that you do not have a business and do not file the Schedule C or C-EZ, You can claim this income on Line 21 of the Form 1040.

I hope this helps,
John

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Your Tax Question - 026

Dear John, I am a college student and I had a summer job. I did not make a lot of money and I was wondering if I had to file a tax return this year? Thanks, Jay
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Hi Jay,

From what I gather you are single. The IRS requires that you file a return if you earned at least $9,350 in wages. If you made less than that you are not required to file. However, I suggest filing because you may have some federal or state tax money that is due back to you and since you are a student you may have student loan interest to claim. Also, this year President Obama is giving you $400 for having earned income so you really do need to file.

Best wishes,
John

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