I received a check in 2015 that included work in 2015 and work in 2016. Can I claim the 2016 money in 2016 or added to 2015 income?

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I received a check in 2015 that included work in 2015 and work in 2016. Can I claim the 2016 money in 2016 or added to 2015 income?

If you received the payment in 2015, you should report it as 2015 income. You are considered to be a cash basis tax payer and the cas was received in 2015.

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I received a check in 2015 that included work in 2015 and work in 2016. Can I claim the 2016 money in 2016 or added to 2015 income?

If you received the payment in 2015, you should report it as 2015 income. You are considered to be a cash basis tax payer and the cas was received in 2015.