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Level 1
June 3, 2019
Question

I earned a bonus in 2015 but received the pay in 2016. Do I file it for my 2015 tax return or my 2016 return? My employer considers it as part of my 2015 wages but it was not on the 2015 W2.

  • June 3, 2019
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I received it in February 2016.

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Level 15
June 3, 2019

You do not include income received in 2016 on your 2015 tax return.  You even say it is not on your 2015 W-2.  It will appear next year on your 2016 W-2, and will go on your 2016 tax return.

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