Solved: If I am paid in January 2017 for working December of 2016, does it count towards my 2016 return?

If I am paid in January 2017 for working December of 2016, does it count towards my 2016 return?

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No. If you were not paid until January 2017, then you should not expect a W-2 for 2016 for that job..

The earnings are recorded by paycheck date. It will be included on 2017.

No. If you were not paid until January 2017, then you should not expect a W-2 for 2016 for that job..

The earnings are recorded by paycheck date. It will be included on 2017.

If I am paid in January 2017 for working December of 2016, does it count towards my 2016 return?