Hi: I am a freelance writer working at home for a company based in China. All my payments have been wire-transferred to me; I have no 1099s. Do I need to declare this income entirely, or does the $10K and over rule apply to me?

You are not clear on this point: what country are you in?

Hi: I am a freelance writer working at home for a company based in China. All my payments have been wire-transferred to me; I have no 1099s. Do I need to declare this income entirely, or does the $10K and over rule apply to me?

SORRY - I LIVE IN THE U.S.

If it is income earned by you while working in the U.S. it is taxable.

It is possible that you may qualify for a credit for any taxes you paid to a foreign country. See this (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p514/index.html) publication.

I teach students in foreign countries from Pakistan and they pay me through western union should I pay tax to the Govt?

i teach students in foreign countries from Pakistan and they pay me through western union should i pay tax to the Govt?

Assuming that you are in the U.S. sure. It is income, after all.

Assuming that you are in the U.S., sure. It is income, after all.

I teach them online from pakistan... students are in USA,UK,Russia etc

i teach them online from pakistan...students are in USA,UK,Russia etc

Oh. You are in Pakistan? If Pakistan taxes income it may be taxible there. But you don't owe the (U.S.) IRS any tax.