Reporting Earnings, Tips, and Self-Employment
How Do I Report Earnings?
- Report your earnings, including National Guard pay, in the week earned, not when paid
- If you are unsure of the number of hours worked, the rate per hour, or the total earned, ask your employer. Do not guess
- Report gross earnings before deductions, not the net amount that you receive
- Recording your earnings each day on a calendar will help you report your earnings correctly
How Do I Report Tips?
- Report tips like earnings
- Report tips in the week earned, not when paid. Keep records of your tips
- If you receive a percentage of total tips and are unsure of the amount, ask your employer. Do not guess
- Report gross tips before deductions, not the net amount that you receive
- Recording your tips each day on a calendar will help you report your tips correctly
How Do I Report Self-Employment?
- Report self-employment when earned, not when paid
- Report self-employment as a net figure, after your expenses are deducted from your income
- If you are not sure what these amounts are, consult your accountant or tax advisor
- You may be required to provide records of your income and expenses
Remember! Earnings may be audited!