Do I need to report income for out of country work I'm doing?

6 years 11 months ago #527839 by ArtWagner
I've been hired on a 30 day project with chain of resorts in Cabo Mexico to photograph their hotels and events.  The income made from this, do I need to report it on my U.S. taxes?  


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6 years 11 months ago #527844 by Joves
Yes


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6 years 11 months ago #527913 by effron
Like Jove said, yes...and double check that with a tax pro....

Why so serious?
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6 years 10 months ago #528002 by One Creative Girl
OK, not to go against the grain here.  How would they ever know?  


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6 years 10 months ago #528005 by effron
Don't mess with the American Gestapo, commonly referred to as the IRS.....Report your income and pay your taxes!

Why so serious?
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6 years 10 months ago #528116 by Joves

One Creative Girl wrote: OK, not to go against the grain here.  How would they ever know?  

Because the company that they are doing business with could be US based is why. Just because the properties are in Mexico does not mean they are Mexican owned, or solely owned. They could even be partnered with a US entity, in which case the company will put the shoot down as a deductible expense.


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6 years 10 months ago #528144 by Richard Taylor
:agree:    


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6 years 10 months ago #528238 by TCooper
Play it safe, report it. 


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6 years 10 months ago #528314 by PhotoViking

One Creative Girl wrote: How would they ever know?  


A couple of things that could betray you have already been explained.
Others could be:
Unexplainable movements to your bank - account
Careless remarks: wrong time, wrong place......
Somebody could report you / your income to the IRS
Your expenses

 - would it really be worth the risk?

Festina lente!
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6 years 10 months ago #528407 by Eric A
:agree:   

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6 years 10 months ago #528444 by lindsaywood1991
Yes I agree!


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6 years 10 months ago #528896 by srubio77
Absolutely. For your own sake get a professionals advice on this


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6 years 10 months ago #528986 by EOS Man
+1  report it

5D Mark II | 50mm f/1.4 EX | 24-70mm f/2.8L | 70-200mm f/2.8L | 430EX
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6 years 10 months ago #529019 by Hoss
You all sure about this, I would think you wouldn't.  


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6 years 10 months ago #529056 by Shadowfixer1

Hoss wrote: You all sure about this, I would think you wouldn't.  

Pretty sure.
www.irs.gov/businesses/income-from-abroad-is-taxable
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