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Is a $250 check that I received from my employer at Christmas taxable?

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 6, 2019
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This money was not included in my bi-weekly bank deposit but rather on a hand-written company (dental practice) check. I am therefore very confident that it was included my W2. Nor have I received Form 1099-MISC. I do not expect to receive a 1099. TurboTax seems to direct me to report this on Form 8919 which is used to calculate uncollected social security and Medicare tax. It also directs me to file Form SS-8 to determine employment status. Ii am clearly an employee. I believe the dentists intended this to be a gift.

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It appears to have been a Christmas bonus. You are an employee. Despite the fact that it was issued outside the regular payroll check system, your employer should have included it in your W-2. It is not your responsibility to "guess" if it is included or not. It is not reportable as tips, and you should not file Form SS-8 to determine your employment status.

You are an employee, you received a proper IRS form W-2 for your wages. Unless you feel there is an error in your W-2, you should file your taxes with the W-2. The Christmas bonus does not come into play when doing your income taxes.

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It appears to have been a Christmas bonus. You are an employee. Despite the fact that it was issued outside the regular payroll check system, your employer should have included it in your W-2. It is not your responsibility to "guess" if it is included or not. It is not reportable as tips, and you should not file Form SS-8 to determine your employment status.

You are an employee, you received a proper IRS form W-2 for your wages. Unless you feel there is an error in your W-2, you should file your taxes with the W-2. The Christmas bonus does not come into play when doing your income taxes.