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I did consulting work in 2015 but got paid in 2016. do i need to report it as earned wages for 2016?

I had done consulting work in 2015.Got paid early 2016. Since I didn't "work" in 2016, Do I need to report it as income for 2016 income tax year?

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ToddL
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I did consulting work in 2015 but got paid in 2016. do i need to report it as earned wages for 2016?

As an individual, you must report income in the year you receive it, not necessarily in the year it was "earned". 

Individuals are considered "cash basis" taxpayers by the IRS. That means they recognize and report income (and deductions) in the tax year they actually receive it (or pay it).

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ToddL
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I did consulting work in 2015 but got paid in 2016. do i need to report it as earned wages for 2016?

Did you rent the income and pay tax on it in 2015?
ToddL
New Member

I did consulting work in 2015 but got paid in 2016. do i need to report it as earned wages for 2016?

As an individual, you must report income in the year you receive it, not necessarily in the year it was "earned". 

Individuals are considered "cash basis" taxpayers by the IRS. That means they recognize and report income (and deductions) in the tax year they actually receive it (or pay it).

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