Hey,
Could you enlighten me on whether or not government employees have to pay taxes on their wages? I worked for the government last summer, and didn’t receive a w-2 form, so I assume I’m not supposed to pay anything. If not, do I even have to bother filling out a 1040?
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Just like the librarians who work in Public Documents and Maps, Answer Person cannot give tax advice. However, federal employees do pay income tax, and if you didn’t a W-2 see “What to Do If You Haven’t Received a Form W-2” (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=106470,00.html) and “What do I do if an employer has not provided me a W-2 form?” (http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-15.html).
And, please, please, check with the IRS if you have questions. Citing Answer Person at your audit won’t carry any weight.