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 publication.

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

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Originally Posted by kundi212

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

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

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Originally Posted by AK lawyer

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

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

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Originally Posted by kundi212

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

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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.