My daughter received a w2 from her employer she is a waitress at an Asian restaurant, and they pay her a check each week looks like a personal check. She got a w2 for this year in the mail from this employer. Wages were around 4900 and federal taxes withheld were 5 dollars and 300 or so in social security. My question is what is going on here? Does she need to pay those federal taxes or is it only if she makes above 6500? I'm guessing the check they write her is the CC tips and her base wage. The cash she gets to keep. I'm thinking next year if she works there, she will likely make less that 16,500. So, does any of this matter and should I worry her about it? Any help and education in this matter will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
William
