I-9 Basics
What are the two main things Form I-9 proves?
Who you are (your identity) and you can legally work in the U.S.
What does a List A document prove on Form I-9?
BOTH your identity AND your work authorization (you can work in the U.S.)
What is the main purpose of Form W-4?
It tells your employer how much federal income tax to take out of your paycheck.
What personal details are required in Step 1 of the W-4 Form?
Full name, address, Social Security number, and filing status.
Who is responsible for completing the W-2?
Your employer
How many main sections are on Form I-9?
2 sections
How many total documents do you need to show if you bring a List A document?
Only 1 document
What is the term for the money taken out of your paycheck to pay the government?
Tax withholding.
What is a Spouse?
Someone you're married to (husband/wife)
When does do you receive a W-2?
End of the year, no later than Jan. 31
Who must complete Section 1 of Form I-9?
The employee / the person who got hired
Give one example of a List A document
A U.S. Passport (or unexpired permanent resident card)
What filing status would most high school students select on Step 1 of the W-4 Form?
Single
Why would someone skip Step 2 of the W-4 Form?
Step 2 is only for people with multiple jobs or a working spouse.
What is the purpose of a W-2?
Report your annual wages and taxes paid. Shows your money made, and your taxes paid!
When must Section 1 of Form I-9 be completed?
On or before your first day of work for pay.
What does a List B document prove, and what does a List C document prove?
List B proves identity; List C proves work authorization.
What happens if you do not sign and date the bottom of your W-4 Form?
It is not legally valid
What is a dependent and who is an example of one?
Someone you support financially, such as a child or an elderly parent.
What "BOX" can you find your wages in on the W-2?
Wages are found in box 1
Who completes Section 2 of Form I-9, and what must they examine?
The employer; they must examine original identification documents.
If you do not have a List A document, how many items must you bring from List B and List C combined? Name one document for each list.
You need 2 items (1 from List B and 1 from List C). Examples: Driver's License/School ID (List B) AND Social Security Card/Birth Certificate (List C).
What filing status would you check if you are unmarried and pay more than half the costs of keeping up a home for yourself and qualifying dependents?
Head of Houshold
Name two times you need to complete a W-4 Form.
On your first day of a new job or whenever your personal/financial situation changes (get married/have a kid)
What are the four types of taxes taken out of your check that get reported on a W-2?
Federal, social security, medicare, and state