@Shellie922701 wrote:
I got the W2 with nothing in box one because I have exempt status. I am an IHSS provider for my Aunt who lives with me in California. Yes I want to file under the 2014-7 but I have no idea how to do it. I also have $4800 that my friend paid me because I was deep cleaning his house once a month. I have no w2 or 1099 for that money but I want to claim it.
You do not include a W-2 with zero in box 1 at all. In fact the IRS will reject it if you attempt to file with it. Just keep the W-2 for your records.
It sounds like you might have been a household employee for your friend if he/she supplied the tools for the cleaning, and should have issued you a W-2 and fie a Schedule H paying the employers share of the employment tax. If not then your income is self employed income and entered into TurboTax as self-employed income - a 1099 is not necessary. Since it is over $400 you will have to pay the SE (Self-employment) tax yourself witch is 15.3% of your earnings or about $734 on $4,800 income.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
