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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:48:54 PM

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

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 7:48:57 PM

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.

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 7:48:57 PM

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.