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New Member
posted Apr 3, 2023 3:46:49 PM

Where do I report earnings that I received as an election worker that I did not receive a W2 for?

Earnings >600 and <2000

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Expert Alumni
Apr 3, 2023 4:23:58 PM

Yes, election worker's income has to be reported. 

 

Please follow the steps below:

 

  1. Click "Wages & Income" (under Federal) on the left
  2. Scroll down and click "Show more" next to "Less Common Income"
  3. Scroll down and click "Start" next to "Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
  4. Select "Other income not already reported on a Form W-2 or Form 1099
  5. Continue "Any Other Earned Income" screen and select "Other"
  6.  Enter as Description "Poll or Election" and enter the amount

 

Compensation paid to election workers is includible as wage income for income tax purposes, and may be treated as wages for Social Security and Medicare (FICA) tax purposes. (IRS)


 

New Member
Apr 3, 2023 4:41:20 PM

Thank you! I was close. Now how do I delete the entry I made under Other Reportable Income? Ugh!

Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2023 8:48:22 AM

To delete Other reportable Income:

  1. Click "Wages & Income" (under Federal) on the left
  2. Scroll down and click "Show more" next to "Less Common Income"
  3. Scroll down and click "Start" next to "Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
  4. Scroll all the way down and click Revisit next to Other Reportable Income.
  5. On the screen Other Miscellaneous Income summary, select Delete/Trash can next to the Other income that you wish to delete.