Married Jointly Question

[sojournfan]

My husband and I always file married jointly.

My husband changed jobs halfway through 2021. One of  his W-2 forms was less then $8000. Do we need to claim this on our taxes along with my  job and his other job?

Thank you.

[xmasbaby0]

Yes you have to enter it.   ALL of your combined income has to go on your 2021 tax return, even a W-2 for a very small amount---and $8000 is not a small amount.   

[Mike9241]

he got a w-2. the IRS gets a copy. what do you think will happen when the IRS computers notice that W-2 wasn't included?  it's even likely that if you e-file the return will be rejected.

general US tax law. all income is taxable and reportable unless excluded by the tax laws. a w-2 is not excluded.

[VolvoGirl]

Yes you have to report ALL your income no matter how small.  Even $1 of bank interest you didn't get a 1099 Int for.