DianeW777
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

It depends on whether you have already filed a form.  

  • Beginning January 2017, you have the option to self-certify your living arrangements to exclude IHSS/WPCS wages from FIT and SIT by sending the form. Your exclusion from FIT and SIT will continue each year you continue to work for, and live with, your recipient and you will not need to re-certify every year.
  • Live-in Self Certification FAQs

It does not matter if you file Form SOC 2298 form or not for your return.  That is not a form for IRS purposes.  As long as you qualify for it (living with the person and being paid under a Medicaid Waiver program), you can exclude the payments from your income.

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