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When I was in ur situation I just put "EXEMPT" on my w4 (there should be a place for this on the form). That way they don't take any federal taxes out at all. Just be aware they'll still take out Social Security and Medicare taxes no matter what (those are different

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Isn't that only if you had no tax liability last year AND expect none this year? I think there are specific requirements for claiming exempt.

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LongPeri

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Unrelated to the withholding question, but make sure your parents understand how claiming you impacts their taxes vs you filing independently. Sometimes parents claim kids without actually running the numbers both ways. In some situations, it might be better overall if they don't claim you, but you'd need to talk with them about it.

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KaiEsmeralda

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This happened to me once and turned out to be related to a phone my wife bought that was added to our family plan. The phone itself was billed to the phone carrier account but for some reason the sales tax posted separately to my credit card. Check if anyone else in your household might have made a purchase?

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I actually live alone and don't have any shared accounts with family members. I've never even had a family phone plan - always just had my own individual account. That's what makes this so confusing. There's literally no legitimate reason I should be seeing this charge.

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KaiEsmeralda

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In that case, it definitely sounds like fraud. One other possibility - did you recently buy anything online where you paid through PayPal or another payment service? Sometimes the merchant will process the main payment through the service but charge taxes separately directly to the card.

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Debra Bai

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Watch out for what happens next! These small tax charges are often "test charges" by fraudsters. If they go through without being disputed, they'll hit you with much larger charges. I'd recommend: 1) Dispute the charge immediately 2) Ask for a new card number 3) Check your credit reports at all three bureaus 4) Set up fraud alerts and credit freezes Don't wait on this - I learned the hard way and ended up with $3000 in fraudulent charges after ignoring a strange $15 tax charge.

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This is exactly what happened to my sister. Small weird tax charge, then boom - two weeks later her card was maxed out with purchases from electronics stores across the country. Definitely get a new card number ASAP.

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Thank you both for the warnings. I just got off the phone with my credit card company and they're sending me a new card with a different number. They're also refunding the charge after I explained the situation. Going to check my credit reports right now.

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Something nobody mentioned yet - if you have a regular W-2 job AND self-employment income, you still need to report the self-employment income even if it's under $400. The $400 threshold is just for paying the self-employment tax (Social Security/Medicare), but you still pay income tax on all your earnings. I learned this the hard way when I got a letter from the IRS about unreported income from a small web design project I did.

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Wait seriously? So even if I only make like $200 from dog walking, I still need to report it? Does that mean I need all those complicated self employment forms too or just report it as extra income somewhere? This is exactly the kind of detail that confuses me.

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Yes, you still need to report it, but it's not as complicated as it sounds. You'll need to fill out a Schedule C to report your business income and expenses, but it's pretty straightforward for a simple side gig like dog walking. You won't need to pay the self-employment tax (the Social Security and Medicare portion) if your net profit is under $400, but you'll still include that income on your regular 1040 form and potentially pay income tax on it depending on your overall tax situation. Many tax software programs will walk you through this pretty easily.

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Dylan Cooper

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Jumping in to add something important - keep GOOD RECORDS of your self-employment income and expenses! I've been self-employed for 3 years and the biggest thing that saved me was creating a simple spreadsheet from day one. Log every payment you receive and every expense related to your work. Take photos of receipts. If you use your car for business, track miles. It's so much easier to do this as you go than to try reconstructing everything at tax time.

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What kind of expenses can I actually deduct? I do graphic design from my apartment. Can I deduct part of my rent? Internet? My computer? How do you calculate all that?

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Jamal Brown

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Don't overthink this! I've been driving for Lyft and Uber on weekends for 3 years while working my regular 9-5. Here's what I do: 1. Track ALL my miles when the app is on (I use Stride - it's free) 2. Save receipts for car washes, phone mounts, etc. 3. Put aside about 25% of what I make from driving 4. At tax time, I use the 1099 from Uber and fill out Schedule C and Schedule SE I've never done quarterly payments and never had an issue. My regular job withholding covers the extra tax. If you're really worried, just put some money aside in case you owe at tax time.

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Mei Zhang

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Do you think 25% is enough to set aside? I've heard people say to save 30-35% for self-employment stuff. Also does the mileage deduction really make that big a difference?

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Jamal Brown

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I find 25% is plenty for me, but it depends on your tax bracket and how much driving you're doing compared to your main job. If Uber is a small percentage of your total income, 25% should be more than enough. The mileage deduction is HUGE! Last year I drove about 4,200 miles for rideshare and got a deduction of nearly $2,460. That significantly reduced my taxable income from driving. In fact, after the mileage and other deductions, I only had to pay taxes on about 30% of what Uber/Lyft paid me. That's why I emphasize tracking every single mile you drive with the app on.

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As a teacher who also drives for DoorDash during breaks, I recommend using the IRS withholding calculator on their website. Input both your teaching income AND estimated gig earnings, and it'll tell you if you need to adjust your W-4 at school to cover the extra income. I just had my school district withhold an extra $50 per paycheck, which covered my DoorDash earnings so I didn't need to bother with quarterly payments. Way simpler than figuring out estimated payments!

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Thats actually really smart. I never thought of just adjusting my regular job withholding instead of dealing with quarterly stuff. Does your school district HR department ever question why youre withholding extra?

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Quick question - if I amend my 2022 return for missed mileage, will that increase my chances of being audited? I've heard that filing amendments raises red flags.

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Julia Hall

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Filing an amended return doesn't automatically trigger an audit, but significant changes that substantially reduce your tax liability might get more scrutiny. The key is having proper documentation for your mileage claims. If you have good records (or even reconstructed records based on actual evidence like your delivery history), you shouldn't worry too much. The IRS understands that people make mistakes or learn about deductions they missed.

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That makes me feel better, thanks. I have all my delivery records from the apps so I should be able to reconstruct everything if needed. I just didn't want to open a can of worms by amending returns if it meant automatically getting flagged or something!

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Arjun Patel

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For those amending multiple years of tax returns for mileage, be strategic about when you file them. Don't send them all at once because that can look suspicious to the IRS. Space them out a few weeks apart. Also, don't forget that if your self-employment net income (after deducting mileage) was over $400 for any of these years, you still owe self-employment tax even if you were below the standard filing threshold. When people say "I made less than the threshold," they're often thinking of income tax, not self-employment tax which kicks in at a much lower level.

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