Hello, I have one question. I only worked 3 months last year and made 6200 dollars, if i am filing married jointly do i have to include my 6200 dollars from my w2 or not. Thanks for the help.

“I only worked 3 months last year and made 6200 dollars, if i am filing married jointly do i have to include my 6200 dollars from my w2 or not.”----> Generally, an amount included in your income is taxable unless it is specifically exempted by law. Income that is taxable must be reported on your return and is subject to tax. Income that is nontaxable may have to be shown on your tax return but is not taxable; Your W-2 form is the most basic tax form that almost every EE receives. It shows your income from employment and other sources, and it must be reported to the IRS when filing your tax return. UNNLESS the income is exempted by tax law, you need to include it in your gross income on your joint return. With a w-2 the company you work for takes out all your taxes and pays them to the government. the refund you can get in April from filing your taxes is money you are getting back that you paid extra throughout the year to the IRS for taxes.