I received commission but taxes were never paid from the commission. How do I file this

[SweetieJean]

How was it reported to you? W-2? 1099-MISC?

[saraprice76]

I was given checks from my employer

[SweetieJean]

So they didn't give you any forms at all?  Normally, an employer must report this on W-2.

[Hal_Al]

Are you sure the amounts are not included in box 1 of your W-2?
If they were, you don't do anything special. Just complete your return. The tax will be include in the bottom line

[saraprice76]

No it's not included in my hourly pay.  It doesn't add up.

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

If you are sure, it's not already in box 1 of your W-2, the easiest way to enter it is at the 1099-Misc screen, even though you didn't actually get a 1099. In TurboTax (TT), enter at:

- Federal Taxes tab (Personal in  Home & Business)

 - Wages & Income

-         “I’ll choose what I work on” Button

Scroll down to:

   - Other Common Income

      -Income from Form 1099-Misc

When asked why you got the 1099-Misc, enter "Commission"

On the next screen where it asks "Do one of these uncommon situations apply", select "My employer reported this extra money on a 1099-Misc but it should have been reported on a W-2. TT will prepare form 8919 for you to pay your share of FICA.