Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Income — Wages, Interest, etc. Workout

Wage Income

Skills Warm Up: Household Employees

Question 1 of 1

During the tax year, Laramie earned $1,300 providing occasional childcare, cleaning, and cooking services for a household. The employer did not withhold federal income taxes from her wages, and did not issue a Form W-2 for her.

Which statement is true?

Laramie needs to request a Form W-2 from the employer
Laramie must report the income on Form 1040
Laramie and the employer all owe Social Security and Medicare tax on Laramie's wages


Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide
Publication 4491, Income
Form 1040 Instructions

Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide

Publication 4491, Income

Form 1040 Instructions