The consensus: Asking applicants for a W-2 or tax return is not illegal, although they do contain information that could get an employer in hot water depending on how it is used. Nor is the practice widespread, although it is becoming more common in a job market where employers have the upper hand.
What do I put for occupation on my tax return?
Your occupation is whatever you want to enter on your tax return. It doesn’t matter what you enter. Just enter your W-2 occupation.
Do you have to file a state tax return?
Many states require that you file a state tax return if you filed a federal return, regardless of your anticipated refund amount. Select your state for info about their filing requirements (or state contact information if they don’t provide their filing requirements online). Was this helpful?
How to find out the status of your tax return?
Whether you owe taxes or you’re expecting a refund, you can find out your tax return’s status by: 1 Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool 2 Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.) 3 Viewing your IRS account information 4 Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software
When to notify the IRS of a name change?
The IRS wants people experiencing a name change to remember these important things: Reporting change to SSA. Taxpayers should notify the Social Security Administration of a name change ASAP. When a taxpayer files their taxes, the IRS checks SSA records to ensure names and social security numbers on the forms match.
What happens to your taxes when you change your name?
When someone legally changes their name, there are tax consequences they need to know about, especially at tax time. People change their names for several reasons: The IRS wants people experiencing a name change to remember these important things: Reporting change to SSA.
