#Free 1099 G Form Generator

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What to Look for in a Good 1099 Form Creator Tool

The first thing that you need to look for in a 1099 form creator is an easy-to-use interface. The tool should be simple and clear so that people of all age groups can easily fill it. Additionally, if they have an auto-fill option it is an added bonus. Some tools even provide step-by-step guidance to fill out the forms in the initial days.

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GetYourGuide Giveaway: September 23-27

@GetYourGuide Official Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. AN INSTAGRAM ™ ACCOUNT IN GOOD STANDING IS REQUIRED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

SPONSOR: GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH, Sonnenburger Str. 73, 10437 Berlin, Germany (“Sponsor”) 

ELIGIBILITY: #[ GetYourGuide Giveaway ] Sweepstakes (THE “SWEEPSTAKES”) IS OPEN AND OFFERED ONLY TO PERMANENT LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND WHO HAVE AN INSTAGRAM™ ACCOUNT IN GOOD STANDING. Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor and its parent entities, subsidiaries and affiliated companies (collectively, “Sweepstakes Entities”), as well as advertising, sweepstakes, or production agencies or partners (and their respective dependents, immediate family members, including children, spouse, parents, siblings and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside, and individuals residing in their same household, whether or not related) are not eligible to participate or win. Entry into the Sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other contest or sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes shall be subject to all applicable federal, state, municipal, local laws and regulations and these Official Rules and by entering, the entrant (“Entrant”) agrees that he, she or they have read these Official Rules, the Instagram™ terms and policies, and agrees to abide by and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, Instagram ™ terms and policies, and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. False and/or deceptive entries or acts shall render Entrant ineligible.

ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins on 23 September, 2021 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 27 September, 2021 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). 

HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Sweepstakes, Entrant must be a registered member of Instagram™ with an account in good standing. To become a registered member of Instagram™ (registration is free), go to https://www.instagram.com/ and follow the instructions to become a registered member and create an account (“Account”). Once registered for an Account, to enter the Sweepstakes the Entrant must, during the Sweepstakes Period: (a) log into his/her/their Instagram™ Account, and [(b)follow @GetYourGuide on Instagram ™, (c) Like and Save the Giveaway Post and (d) Tag who they’d like to bring with them.  The follow, tag and comment constitute (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (“Entry”). 

Limit one (1) Entry per Instagram™ Account (regardless of whether one (1) person has more than one (1) Instagram™ Account/e‐mail address or more than one (1) person uses the same Instagram ™ Account/e­mail address) during the Sweepstakes Period.  Entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 27 September, 2021, to be eligible for the Sweepstakes. 

Any attempt by any Entrant to enter by using multiple/different Instagram™ Accounts, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that Entrant's Entries and that Entrant may be disqualified, at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and may result in disqualification. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, or misdirected Entries, which may be disqualified. In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an Entry, the Entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the Instagram™ Account from which the Entry was submitted. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned the e‐mail address used to create the Instagram™ Account associated with an Entry, by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with relevant e‐mail address. No automatically generated Entries will be accepted.

RANDOM DRAWING AND WINNER NOTIFICATION:

There will be ten (1) grand prize winners in this Sweepstakes (the “Grand Prize Winner” or “Winner”). Following the end of the Sweepstakes Period, ten (1) potential Grand Prize Winners (the “Potential Winner”) will be randomly selected from among all eligible Entries received throughout the Sweepstakes Period. Potential Winners will receive an initial notification by Sponsor via a comment on his/her/their Entry and/or by a direct message to the Potential Winners via their Instagram™ account post on or about 28 September, 2021. Administrator and/or Sponsor must be able to contact Entrant in the event that Entrant is a Potential Winner. It is each Entrant’s responsibility to timely check his/her/their Instagram™ Account for any comments, @replies or messages from Sponsor and to ensure that Entrant’s Instagram™ settings allow Entrant to receive comments, messages and/or replies from Sponsor. Potential Winner will be required to be in contact with Sponsor, after receiving the initial notification within seventy-two (72) hours to begin the Winner verification process.  The Potential Winner must meet all eligibility requirements and will be required to provide their Tax Identification number, proof of U.S. residency, sign an affidavit of eligibility, and publicity and liability release, and work with any travel companion(s) to sign their Guest (defined below in Section 7) release(s), or such other documents as Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole discretion (collectively, the “Prize Claim Documents”), each of which must be completed, signed and returned within five (5) days from date of issuance, or the Prize (defined below in Section 7) may be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate Winner. If any Prize notification or attempted notification is returned as undeliverable, the Prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate Winner. By accepting the Prize, Winner represents and warrants he/she/they are in compliance with these Official Rules.

At the sole discretion of the Sponsor, disqualification, forfeiture and the selection of an alternate Winner may result from any of the following: [a] Potential Winner’s failure to respond  to  initial  notification  within seventy-two (72) hours after its transmission; [b] the failure of notification due to deactivation of the Potential Winner’s Instagram™ Account prior to receipt of notification; [c] Potential Winner’s failure to respond to Sponsor’s or Administrator’s comment and direction; [d] Potential Winner’s Instagram™ Account “privacy” is set so that the Potential Winner’s updates/responses/comments may not be visible by Sponsor; [e] Potential Winner’s failure to provide Sponsor with satisfactory proof of age, identity and residency; [f] Potential Winner’s failure to execute and return the Prize Claim Documents within five (5) days after they are e-mailed or mailed to the Potential Winner; [g] Potential Winner’s failure to validly claim the Prize [•]; and [i] any other non-compliance with these Official Rules. In the event of a Prize forfeiture, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award or not award the forfeited Prize to an alternate Winner. Once a Potential Winner has completed all requirements in these Official Rules and been verified by Sponsor, he/she/they will be declared the Winner. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.

PRIZE:

Ten (1) Prize Winner will receive a $200 GetYourGuide experiences voucher (the “Grand Prize”). 

PRIZE CONDITIONS:

The Winner must complete and return any paperwork required by Sponsor, including but not limited to a liability or publicity release.

Winner hereby acknowledges that Sponsor has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance for any part of the Grand Prize. 

Released Parties (defined below in Section 9) bear no responsibility if any event, element or detail of the GetYourGuide experience is canceled, postponed or becomes unavailable for any reason. Should any event, element or detail of the Grand Prize become unavailable, Released Parties shall have no obligation to the Winner aside from providing the the Grand Prize, minus any unavailable event, element or detail. The Winner shall be subject to all terms and conditions printed on any ticket and gift card issued in conjunction with the Grand Prize. In the event the Winner is denied entry into any ticketed location or is removed or barred from any ticketed location for any other reason, Released Parties are not responsible, and no further compensation or award will be provided.

In the event the Grand Prize cannot be awarded as stated, that Grand Prize will go unawarded. Costs and expenses associated with Grand Prize acceptance and use not specifically stated herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of the Winner. The Grand Prize is not redeemable   for cash and is subject to availability, non­transferable, non-negotiable, non­refundable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor's sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Grand Prize (or any element thereof) for one of equal or greater value for any reason.  All federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the Winner. If applicable and required by law, Winner will receive an IRS Form 1099-MISC reflecting the final actual value of his/her Prize. 

The Released Parties make no warranties concerning the Grand Prize. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE GRAND PRIZE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND THE RELEASED PARTIES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON‐INFRINGEMENT.

PRIVACY POLICIES AND DATA COLLECTIONS:

Information provided by Entrant for this Sweepstakes during the entry process is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy. By entering this Sweepstakes, each Entrant agrees that the Sponsor has the right to contact the Entrant via the Instagram ™ Account used to post the Entry in order to administer and fulfill this Sweepstakes.

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram ™. Instagram ™ is a registered trademark.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

By entering this Sweepstakes and/or accepting any Prize you may win, Entrant  agrees that: [a] Entrant  will be bound by these Official Rules and the Sponsor’s decisions, which shall be final in all respects; [b] the Entry will not be acknowledged or returned; [c] Entrant releases and holds harmless each of the Sweepstakes Entities, Instagram™, and any other organization responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting this Sweepstakes, and their respective parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, members, employees, agents and subcontractors (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability for claims, injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including without limitation, death and bodily injury, resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse, possession, loss or  misdirection  of  the  Prize;  participation  in  the  Sweepstakes  or  any  Sweepstakes-related activity, or from any interaction with, or downloading of, computer information; [d] Winner’s acceptance of a Prize constitutes the grant to Sponsor and assignment of an unconditional right to use Winner's Instagram™ handle, name, address (city and state only), voice, likeness, photograph, biographical and Prize information, statements about the Sweepstakes and/or live and taped performances of interviews for any programming, publicity, advertising and Sweepstakes purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law; [e] in the event viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, Acts of God, acts or regulations of any governmental or supra-national  authority,  war,  national  emergency,  accident,  fire,  riot,  strikes,  lock-outs, industrial disputes, acts of terrorism or other matters beyond the Sponsor’s reasonable control, corrupt,  prevent or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes, so that it cannot be conducted as originally planned,  Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to modify the Official Rules or to cancel, modify, terminate or suspend the Sweepstakes; and in such event, to select potential Winner by such method as Sponsor in its sole discretion shall consider equitable from all eligible Entries received prior to such termination or suspension; [f] the Released Parties are not responsible for failed, partial or garbled computer transmissions, or for technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to electronic malfunction or damage of any network, hardware or software and for typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to: human errors, errors in the advertising, these Official Rules, selection and announcement of the Winner and distribution of the Prize; [g] the Released Parties are not responsible for any inability of the Winner to accept or use the Prize (or any portion thereof) for any reason; [h] Sponsor has the right to modify Prize award procedures at its sole discretion; [i] the Released Parties are not responsible for changes to Instagram™ functions that may interfere with the Sweepstakes or Entrant’s ability to timely enter; and [j] Released Parties are not responsible for any failure of delivery of potential Winner notification.

By participating, Entrant agrees that his/her/their Entry may be shared on social media sites or other websites by the Sponsor.

LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY:

Released Parties are not responsible for (i) illegible, lost, late, damaged, destroyed, inaccurate, delayed,  incomplete,  postage  due,  unintelligible,  non‐delivered,  misdirected,  or stolen  Entries; (ii) incomplete, inaccurate, lost, interrupted or unavailable network, satellite, telephone networks  or  lines,  cellular  towers  or  equipment  (including  handsets),  computer  online systems, computer equipment, software, viruses or bugs, servers or providers, or other connections, availability or accessibility; (iii) unauthorized access to, or alteration of Entries; or miscommunications, failed computer, telephone, cellular, satellite, or cable transmissions, lines or other technical failure; (iv) jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions, computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; or (v) any other errors of any kind, whether human, technical, mechanical, electronic or network, including, without limitation, any errors which may occur in connection   with   the   administration   of   the   Sweepstakes   or   in   any   Sweepstakes-­‐related materials; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of Entry or other information, or the failure to capture any such information. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or Account used, as solely determined by the Sponsor, will be disqualified (and all associated Entries will be void), and Sponsor reserves the right to terminate such Entrant’s eligibility to participate in this or any other sweepstakes offered by Sponsor. Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to Entrants’ or to any other person’s computer, electronic device or mobile device related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from Instagram™. Without limiting the release provided above, and for greater certainty, Released Parties will not be liable for any incomplete or inaccurate information, whether caused by wireless device users or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of Entries; (b) the theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Entries; (c) any problems with or technical malfunctions of telephone networks or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, viruses or bugs; (d) any failure of any message to be received by or from Sponsor for any reason including but not limited to traffic congestion on the Internet or wireless waves or at any website or combination thereof; or (e) damage to an Entrant’s or other person’s system or equipment occasioned by participation in this Sweepstakes.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPONSOR WILL NOT BE  LIABLE TO ENTRANT FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING PRODUCTS LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY AND NEGLIGENCE), AND WHETHER OR NOT SPONSOR WAS OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OR ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY STATED HEREIN. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPONSOR’S LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES (WHEN AGGREGATED WITH SPONSOR’S LIABILITY FOR ALL OTHER CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES) EXCEED ONE THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS (US$1,000). THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS REPRESENT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND THAT THE PARTIES WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT ABSENT SUCH PROVISIONS. 

DISPUTES:

Entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any Prize awarded, other than those concerning the administration of the Sweepstakes or the determination of Winner, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; AND (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited  to  actual  out-of-pocket  costs  incurred,  including  costs  associated  with  entering  this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys' fees. 

All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. If the Entrant is a California resident, the Entrant  hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights or benefits that he/she/they may now have, or in the future may have, under the terms of section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.”

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES) FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. SPONSOR'S FAILURE TO ENFORCE ANY TERM OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THESE PROVISIONS.

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It's Never Too Early to Check Tax Withholding

While it probably seems like tax season just ended, it is never too early to do a "Paycheck Checkup" to make sure the right amount of tax is withheld from earnings - and avoid a tax surprise next year when filing your 2020 tax return. As a reminder, because income taxes operate as a pay-as-you-go system, taxpayers are required by law to pay most of their tax as income is received.

Income tax withholding is generally based on the worker's expected filing status and standard deduction. The Tax Withholding Estimator is a tool on IRS.gov designed to help taxpayers determine how to have the right amount of tax withheld from their paychecks. It allows workers, retirees, self-employed individuals, and other taxpayers to enter their information using a clear, step-by-step method that helps them determine if there is a need to adjust their withholding and submit a new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate, to their employer.

Who Should Check Income Tax Withholding

 People who should check their withholding include anyone who:

is part of two-income families

works two or more jobs or who only work     for part of the year

has children and claims credits such as     the child tax credit

has older dependents, including children     age 17 or older

itemized deductions on their 2019 tax     return

is a high-income earner with a complex     tax return

received a large tax refunds or had a     substantial tax bill for 2019

receives unemployment at any time during     the year

  When To Do a Paycheck Check-Up

 Taxpayers should check their withholding annually and when life changes occur, such as marriage, childbirth, adoption, and buying a home. The IRS recommends anyone who changed their withholding this year or received a tax bill after they filed their 2019 return should do a Paycheck Checkup.

  Unemployment Compensation

 By law, unemployment compensation is taxable and must be reported on a 2020 federal income tax return. Taxable benefits include any of the special unemployment compensation authorized under the Corona virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted this spring.

Millions of Americans currently receiving unemployment compensation (and for many individuals, an extra $600 in addition to regular unemployment benefits) may not realize that unemployment benefits are considered taxable income by the IRS and that tax should be withheld now to avoid owing taxes on this income when filing a federal income tax return next year.

Withholding is voluntary; however, federal law allows any recipient to choose to have a flat 10 percent withheld from their benefits to cover part or all of their tax liability. To do that, fill out Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request (PDF), and give it to the agency paying the benefits. Do not send it to the IRS. If the pay or has its own withholding request form, use that form instead.

There are a number of different types of payments that taxpayers should check their withholding on including:

Unemployment compensation includes:     Benefits paid by a state or the District of Columbia from

The Federal Unemployment Trust Fund

Railroad unemployment compensation     benefits

Disability benefits paid as a substitute     for unemployment compensation

Trade readjustment allowances under the     Trade Act of 1974

Unemployment assistance under the     Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974, and

Unemployment assistance under the     Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 Program

Recipients who return to work before the end of the year can use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to make sure they are having enough tax taken out of their pay.

In January 2021, unemployment benefit recipients should receive a Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments (PDF) from the agency paying the benefits. The form will show the amount of unemployment compensation they received during 2020 in Box 1, and any federal income tax withheld in Box 4. Taxpayers report this information, along with their W-2 income, on their 2020 federal tax return.

Paying Estimated Taxes

 Taxpayers with a substantial portion of their income not subject to withholding − the self-employed, investors, retirees, those with interest, dividends, capital gains, alimony, and rental income − often need to pay quarterly installments of estimated tax.

Recipients of unemployment compensation that don't choose withholding - or realize that the amount withheld is not enough - can also make quarterly estimated tax payments. The payment for the first two quarters of 2020 was due on July 15. Third and fourth quarter payments are due on September 15, 2020, and January 15, 2021, respectively.

Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, includes instructions to help taxpayers figure their estimated taxes. They can also visit IRS.gov/payments to pay electronically. IRS offers two free electronic payment options where taxpayers can schedule their estimated federal tax payments up to 30 days in advance with IRS Direct Pay or up to 365 days in advance with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).

Financial transactions, especially those incurred late in the year, can often have an unexpected tax impact. Examples include year-end and holiday bonuses, stock dividends, capital gain distributions from mutual funds and stocks, bonds, virtual currency, real estate or other property sold at a profit.

Don't hesitate to contact the office if you need assistance figuring the correct withholding amount or have any questions about your tax situation.

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Module One

Part 1: Introduction

Hello, my name is Khadijah! I’m in my first year (3rd semester) of the Master of Science in Psychology program. My dream is to become a neuropsychologist for children and adults. I live in Florida also known as the Sunshine State! I work as a case manager for an absence management company. In my free time after work, I’m either cleaning, doing homework, or binge-watching Lucifer. On the weekends, you can find me working in my mixed media art journal, hanging out on my balcony chilling with my plants, and reading The Origin by Dan Brown!

Part 2: Reflection

2A. After taking this class, I hoping to understand what the field of cross-cultural psychology is about and why this field of psychology is important. I have never taken cross-cultural psychology, but I have always heard great comments about the course. I want to understand where this field is the understanding of cultural issues on behavior. I also want to know the different treatment methods that are used when treating people from a variety of backgrounds. I hoping to gain a new perspective and expand my psychology toolbox. I find that with taking different psychology courses I learn a new way to think and different methods to reach the main goal of psychology, which is being able to describe behavior, understanding behavior, predicting behavior, and modifying behavior. I am hoping to find a way to integrate this knowledge in my career and future research.

2B. After reading the article Why Can’t We Just Get Along, I picked up on its discussion of race relations and the different perceptions that lead to interatrial distrust.  This distrust is due to subtle bias, unconscious negative feelings, and negative beliefs (Dovido et al., 2002). I found an article where a psychology professor named John Dovido who studies social power and social relations was interviewed on his view of the era of president Barack Obama.  This article does a good job at discussing interracial relations as he further examines how having a black president has impacted the attitudes towards black people and the key psychological factors that shape this attitude. He notes that people saw an exceptional black person in office, and this allowed America to change their perception of black people due to new experiences with Barack as president. He goes further to discuss adverse racism as whites are more associated with positive qualities and blacks with negative associations such as crime. There is discussion of underlying negative feeling that whites have towards black people and how this shows in situations where discrimination is not clearly defined as wrong. Overall, my reasoning for choosing this article is it directly relates to the reading and it provides clear and concise information on the line of subtle forms of prejudice within interracial interactions.

2C. After reading the article on cross-cultural psychology’s appropriation of cultural psychology by Ellis & Stam (2015), I understood how the two were very similar and it seemed to be that one was stealing an idea and rebranding it. After diving further into the article, I understand how these two fields of psychology are different. For example, cross-cultural psychology has an individualistic approach, it determined that the variable, culture, should be included as it affects individual’s behavior but maintains the stance that it is apart from the individual and only influences behavior (Ellis & Stam, 2015). This subfield aims to see if the principles of psychology could be applied universally with cultural context being a factor. In comparison, cultural psychology has determined that culture cannot be studied separate from the mind as it influences everything. It explores how culture causes the psyche to adapt and change based on cultural conditions.

I subscribe to cultural psychology more closely because my culture has shaped the way I think and view the world. When we are able think about culture as integral in everything, we do there is less “culture-blindness”. Cultural psychology studies patterns in behaviors and how culture influences these behaviors within an individual living in a specific culture. Cross-cultural psychology studies patterns between various cultural groups and compares them in order to determine the diversity between the two and the universals that the cultures share. I choose cultural psychology in my thinking of being a counselor. To assist the individual, I would explore how their culture has shaped them rather than how their culture differs from another. I feel that finding the universal truth between two culture would be too general.

References

Dovidio, J. F., Gaertner, S. E., Kawakami, K., & Hodson, G. (2002). Why cant we just get along? Interpersonal biases and interracial distrust. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 8(2), 88–102. doi: 10.1037/1099-9809.8.2.88

Ellis, B. D., & Stam, H. J. (2015). Crisis? What crisis? Cross-cultural psychology’s appropriation of cultural psychology. Culture & Psychology, 21(3), 293–317. doi: 10.1177/1354067x15601198

Mills, K. I. (2009, April). Race relations in a new age. Monitor on Psychology, 40(4). http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/04/race-relations          

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Ask Farnoosh: “I Got Laid Off. Now What?”

Hey Farnoosh,

I lately shed my job at a tech startup in California. I don't have a lot in cost savings since of pupil car loans and also credit report card financial obligation. I'm receiving one week's worth of severance. I am confident that with my skills as well as network I can find one more job within a couple of months, yet exactly how can I make ends fulfill in the meantime?

- Karen, San Jose

When I got laid off in 2009 it remained in the thick of the economic crisis. My opportunities of locating an additional placement much like the one I 'd shed (and also with a similar salary) were slim. It was then that I determined to do the unpreventable - sign up with the ranks of the freelance. I would certainly contemplated making the step several months prior, constantly as well frightened to stop my task as well as make the jump. Exactly how would I pay for health and wellness insurance policy? What happens if I really did not make money for a number of weeks or months?

Now with a pink slip in hand, the choice had been produced me. And also I was thankful for the kick-in-the-pants to finally go it alone.

I was privileged to obtain concerning 4 weeks of severance. I likewise had a savings padding to pad my bank account for several months, as well.

Still, I needed to adhere to several of the following actions to obtain my economic ducks straight as well as prevent falling back on costs. Right here's my guidance:

Apply for Unemployment

The faster you apply the faster you could anticipate to receive unemployment insurance from your state. The maximum case in The golden state is $450 a week, depending upon what does it cost? you were making at your previous work. The golden state's Work Growth Division states this: "Weekly benefit amounts array from a minimum of $40 to a maximum of $450 depending on the plaintiff's quarterly revenues. To get approved for the optimum quantity every week ($ 450) a private have to make at least $11,674.01 in a schedule quarter during the base period (an individual's revenues throughout a certain 12-month duration).

Secure Health Insurance

Don' t danger falling under a lot more debt as a result of an unforeseen clinical bill during this moment duration. I understand it might not feel like you can pay for medical insurance, however aim to prioritize this expense, if in all possible.

You can opt to maintain your previous wellness insurance plan provided by your employer through COBRA, a government program, for as much as 18 months. This can be pricey since you need to pay not simply your part of the cost, yet likewise your employer's, plus generally a 2% cost. Your company needs to send you the election kind within One Month. You have one more 60 days to use. Insurance coverage starts on the date of your last day or the date when your advantages end.

Some much more budget-friendly choices: If your partner has health and wellness insurance coverage from his/her company, see if you can piggyback on that.

You might select a medical care strategy via your state's Marketplace, too. While the open-enrollment duration is normally in the fall, if you shed your task at any type of point and expect to shed protection in 60 days, you could be qualified for a "unique enrollment period." To read more, check out HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596.

Finally, if you belong to a union, a specialist organization or taking training courses part-time at neighborhood institution, you may have the ability to obtain more economical, team wellness insurance.

Shore Up Cash

Selling items as well as performing part-time tasks in your extra time can aid you fortify much needed cash, as you safeguard your following work. Website like Moonlighting, TaskRabbit as well as UpWork could be able to connect you with quick local and also virtual jobs that could assist you bring in a couple of additional hundred dollars monthly, maybe more. As well as inspect out my previous blog post here on where you could market your unwanted possessions for the ideal price.

Revisit Lendings and Card Balances

You discussed you have some financial debt. It is very important that you do every little thing you could to avoid falling back on payments. Be successful of any potential economic difficulties by speaking to your lenders as well as creditors regarding alternative settlement choices. As an example, if you have government pupil loans you may be qualified to defer payments till you safeguard your following full time job. You could also intend to check out moving your high interest charge card financial debt to a 0% APR charge card to avoid passion payments for the following year. Make certain you could also pay off the financial debt within the 0% initial price term.

Protect Your 401(k)

You could be tempted to cash out your retirement cost savings to make ends satisfy, however remember you face taxes and also a fine for an early withdrawal from your 401( k) before age 59 1/2. It's much better to leave your money in the account till you begin your next work. At that point you can roll the account into your new company's 401( k) plan. Or, you can opt to do a direct transfer currently into an individual retirement account or Individual Retirement Account charge and tax free.

Pare Down Expenses

With just a week's worth of severance and little in a financial savings account, it's certainly time to reduce your regular monthly spending from food to clothes and also cable. Regular monthly subscriptions (think: fitness center subscription, cable strategies, subscription boxes) and all other repeating expenditures that are not needed, ought to be put on hold first.

Some Tax Reminders

Keep in mind that your task search costs may be tax deductible. That can assist to reduce your gross income. Make sure to accumulate invoices that show your work searching condition such as resume and organisation card printings. The same goes with moving expenses connected to proposing a brand-new work and also any mileage you rack up owning to and from interviews.

Also important to note: unemployment insurance are thought about gross income, per the Internal Revenue Service. You'll obtain Form 1099-G that will involve you just how much unemployment you need to report.

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7 tax record keeping FAQ

Tax season is over for another year. Now all that's left cleaning up after the filing crunch.

I know many of y'all are tempted to simply toss everything in the trash. Don't.

You don't have to the tax version of television's Hoarders, but there are some tax-related documents you need to hang onto, at least for a while.

These 7 frequently asked questions and answers can help you get a better handle on your tax record keeping.

1. Why should I keep records? Well-organized records make it easier to prepare your tax return. Documentation, both the amount and in good order, also can help you provide answers if the Internal Revenue Service has any questions about your return.

2. What kinds of records should I keep? The quick answer is everything, but again, we're trying not to be too obsessive-compulsive. So let's break it down into key material in specific categories.

It is an income tax, so to verify your earnings you need to keep copies of W-2 forms, all types of 1099 forms (MISC, DIV, INT, G and R), gambling and prize winnings not reported on a 1099, bank statements, brokerage statements and K-1 forms.

If you're getting retirement money, hang onto the official statements detailing retirement distributions. This will help you and the IRS know how much, if any, of a cut due the federal government. In addition, Form 5498, Roth and traditional IRA contributions, and Form 8606, nondeductible IRA contributions, can help you differentiate taxable and nontaxable retirement money.

When it comes to expenses and deductions, hang onto receipts, sales slips, invoices, canceled checks, credit card statements, gambling losses and written statements from charities.

Your home is likely your biggest investment, so keep all your residential records, not just those related to your taxes. These include closing statements, purchase and sales invoices, proof of payment, insurance records, property tax assessments and payments, receipts and documents related to disaster losses and receipts for improvement costs. These could affect not only your annual filings, but also any potential tax bill when you sell.

The same is true for investment documentation. Hold your transaction data, including individual purchase or sale receipts as well as annual statements.

In some cases, photos also are helpful, such as when you claim property losses after going through a disaster.

And, of course, you'll want to keep a copy of each year's tax return that you file. This includes not just the 1040 itself, but also any associated schedules that sent to the IRS that year. You'll be glad you have them at your fingertips when you apply for a loan or other financial assistance, such as college money.

3. How long should I keep records? This is the question that flummoxes pack rats and well-adjusted taxpayers alike. As is the case with most tax questions, the answer is "it depends."

Generally, you must keep your tax records as long as they may be needed to prove the income or deductions you entered on a tax return. But the length of time you should keep certain tax documents is based on the action, expense or event the documents record.

The IRS also has a statute of limitations framework it follows.

For basic annual return filing, the tax man has three years to review your return.

When IRS examiners believe you've shorted your income entry on a return by 25 percent or more, they can come asking questions up to six years later.

The period of limitations goes to seven years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities.

When it comes to real property, keep relevant records until the period of limitations expires for the year in which you dispose of the property. These records help figure your basis for computing gain or loss when you sell or otherwise dispose of the property.

Then there's fraud.

When Uncle Sam suspects you've intentionally tried to escape your rightful tax liability, his tax collecting agents get a lot of leeway. A whole lot. Like forever.

There is no statute of limitations for folks who commit tax fraud. IRS agents can investigate you at any time it suspects you entered illegal information on your return. So if you tend to be a bit aggressive with your Form 1040 entries, keep your records for those claims in perpetuity. Just in case.

There's also no limitation on the time the IRS can ask you questions if you don't file a tax return. That's why you should keep documentation of why you didn't file a return in a particular year or two or more.

Don't freak out. It's not as difficult as trying to prove a negative. Say, for example, you spent a year taking care of sick relative and didn't earn any or enough income to require that you file. Proof of how you spent your non-income-producing time will short-circuit a detailed IRS examination of your missing tax year.

And about those copies of the 1040s you filed, hang onto those forever, too. You never know when an old tax return might be necessary or at least handy. They also can be a fun time capsule. When I'm feeling nostalgic, I go back and peruse the first joint tax return the hubby and I ever sent the IRS.

4. How do I fill in tax record gaps?  When you start getting your records in order, either in real paper form or electronically, you might discover you're missing some documentation.

The IRS can help you fill in the gaps. You can order transcripts of your filing history.

You have two options.

Complete Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ to order a tax return transcript. This document shows most line items on your return as it was originally filed, plus information on any accompanying forms and schedules. It will cost you $50 for each tax return transcript you need.

Or request a tax account transcript. This shows your return's basic data, including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income, taxable income, payments and adjustments made on your account. An account transcript is free and it arrives in about 10 days.

You can request either a tax return or tax account transcript online from the IRS.

5. What kind of record keeping system should I use?  Except in a few cases, which generally are related to business operation, the law doesn't require you to use any special kind of record keeping system. You may choose any method as long as it clearly shows your income and expenses.

If you're happy still using paper documentation and have the space, fill up as many filing cabinets with tax records as you need.

Or you can maintain your records on a flash drive or in the cloud. The IRS has been accepting digital records for 22 years. Back in 1997, the IRS referenced optical disks as the storage option, but as Uncle Sam has gotten more tech savvy, it recognizes today's wide variety of options.

All the IRS requires is that your electronic record storage meet the same standards as apply to hard copy books and records. That means when you replace the paper versions, you must maintain the electronic storage systems for as long as they might be needed under the tax statutes of limitation.  

You also want the records' format to be one that makes it easy for you to produce the material if the IRS asks.

And be sure you back up your electronic tax records and keep a separate copy in a safe place in case something happens to the original.

6. What is the burden of proof during an audit? Let's be real here. The main reason you hang onto your tax records is in case you're ever audited.

And here's the really disconcerting part of such an encounter. Unlike the U.S. legal system, where you're presumed innocent until proved guilty, it's the opposite when you're facing the federal tax collector.

During an audit, you are considered tax guilty until proven otherwise.

The burden of proving your tax innocence, or at least showing that the information on your Form 1040 is correct, falls squarely on you.

Good thorough and well-organized tax records can help you do that.

7. When I do discard tax records, what's the best way?   OK, you've sorted through all your documents and have decided which ones you need to keep, at least for now, and which you can toss.

Let me repeat what I said at the start of this post. Don't just toss them into the nearest trash can.

Most tax-related documents are full of personally identifying information. That's exactly what identity thieves want. If someone digs through your garbage and finds your Social Security number or bank account of credit card numbers, they've got what they need to take over your life in the most destructive of ways.

True, literal dumpster diving for financial data isn't that common as it once was. But don't take any chances.

Shredding the documents is still the best route here. It is time-consuming, so consider hanging onto to your tax and personal records until a bulk shredding option arrives. Many office supply stores periodically hold these events, often around the end of tax time, allowing you to bring in your documents to be securely scrapped for free.

If you keep your records digitally, make sure they also are properly destroyed. You can find more on various options for erasing electronic records options in this article from the Records Management Assistance unit of the State and Local Records Management division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (there's a mouthful for you!).

The bottom line is that you need to keep some records connected to your taxes. Some you need to keep forever.

Knowing which documents, why they are important and how long you need to keep them can, at the very least, help you establish a manageable record keeping system.

You also might find these items of interest:

Save space and trees: Digitize your tax records

The importance of good, and separate, business records

Reconstructing tax & other records after a natural disaster

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It's Never Too Early to Check Tax Withholding

While it probably seems like tax season just ended, it is never too early to do a "Paycheck Checkup" to make sure the right amount of tax is withheld from earnings - and avoid a tax surprise next year when filing your 2020 tax return. As a reminder, because income taxes operate as a pay-as-you-go system, taxpayers are required by law to pay most of their tax as income is received.

Income tax withholding is generally based on the worker's expected filing status and standard deduction. The Tax Withholding Estimator is a tool on IRS.gov designed to help taxpayers determine how to have the right amount of tax withheld from their paychecks. It allows workers, retirees, self-employed individuals, and other taxpayers to enter their information using a clear, step-by-step method that helps them determine if there is a need to adjust their withholding and submit a new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate, to their employer.

Who Should Check Income Tax Withholding

 People who should check their withholding include anyone who:

is     part of two-income families

works     two or more jobs or who only work for part of the year

has     children and claims credits such as the child tax credit

has     older dependents, including children age 17 or older

itemized     deductions on their 2019 tax return

is a     high-income earner with a complex tax return

received     a large tax refunds or had a substantial tax bill for 2019

receives     unemployment at any time during the year

When To Do a Paycheck Check-Up

 Taxpayers should check their withholding annually and when life changes occur, such as marriage, childbirth, adoption, and buying a home. The IRS recommends anyone who changed their withholding this year or received a tax bill after they filed their 2019 return should do a Paycheck Checkup.

Unemployment Compensation

 By law, unemployment compensation is taxable and must be reported on a 2020 federal income tax return. Taxable benefits include any of the special unemployment compensation authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted this spring.

Millions of Americans currently receiving unemployment compensation (and for many individuals, an extra $600 in addition to regular unemployment benefits) may not realize that unemployment benefits are considered taxable income by the IRS and that tax should be withheld now to avoid owing taxes on this income when filing a federal income tax return next year.

Withholding is voluntary; however, federal law allows any recipient to choose to have a flat 10 percent withheld from their benefits to cover part or all of their tax liability. To do that, fill out Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request (PDF), and give it to the agency paying the benefits. Do not send it to the IRS. If the payor has its own withholding request form, use that form instead.

There are a number of different types of payments that taxpayers should check their withholding on including:

Unemployment     compensation includes: Benefits paid by a state or the District of     Columbia from

The Federal Unemployment Trust Fund

Railroad     unemployment compensation benefits

Disability     benefits paid as a substitute for unemployment compensation

Trade     readjustment allowances under the Trade Act of 1974

Unemployment     assistance under the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974,     and

Unemployment     assistance under the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 Program

Recipients who return to work before the end of the year can use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to make sure they are having enough tax taken out of their pay.

In January 2021, unemployment benefit recipients should receive a Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments (PDF) from the agency paying the benefits. The form will show the amount of unemployment compensation they received during 2020 in Box 1, and any federal income tax withheld in Box 4. Taxpayers report this information, along with their W-2 income, on their 2020 federal tax return.

  Paying Estimated Taxes

 Taxpayers with a substantial portion of their income not subject to withholding − the self-employed, investors, retirees, those with interest, dividends, capital gains, alimony, and rental income − often need to pay quarterly installments of estimated tax.

Recipients of unemployment compensation that don't choose withholding - or realize that the amount withheld is not enough - can also make quarterly estimated tax payments. The payment for the first two quarters of 2020 was due on July 15. Third and fourth quarter payments are due on September 15, 2020, and January 15, 2021, respectively.

Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, includes instructions to help taxpayers figure their estimated taxes. They can also visit IRS.gov/payments to pay electronically. IRS offers two free electronic payment options where taxpayers can schedule their estimated federal tax payments up to 30 days in advance with IRS Direct Pay or up to 365 days in advance with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).

Financial transactions, especially those incurred late in the year, can often have an unexpected tax impact. Examples include year-end and holiday bonuses, stock dividends, capital gain distributions from mutual funds and stocks, bonds, virtual currency, real estate or other property sold at a profit.

Don't hesitate to contact the office if you need assistance figuring the correct withholding amount or have any questions about your tax situation.

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Will the USCIS Know About Unauthorized Employment?

One of the most explicit immigration laws in the United States is the government’s stance against unauthorized employment. It is a violation of the country’s immigration and labor laws, which can attract heavy punishments. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), unauthorized employment is any labor or service performed for an employer within the U.S. by a foreign national who is not authorized to accept employment. 

It also involves working beyond the period or scope of one’s employment authorization. While this may look simple on paper, what constitutes a lawful work in the U.S. is more than working for an employer. There are several other actions that could be deemed unauthorized employment.

What Constitutes Unauthorized Employment?

This is one of the most confusing topics for many foreign nationals in the United States. Without a clear understanding of the law, you could unwittingly violate your immigration status. For this reason, it is essential to seek guidance whenever making an employment decision. You may be engaging in unauthorized work by participating in any of the following: 

Being Employed Without Authorization

Being employed by a company or an individual without proper authorization could be deemed illegal employment. Both you and your employer will answer to the law if you are caught. 

Unauthorized Self-Employment 

Unauthorized work is not limited to working for an organization or individual. If you establish or run a business in the United States without the required approval, even if you do it on a part-time basis, it will be considered as unauthorized employment. 

Volunteering

You do not need a work permit to volunteer in the U.S. However, there are rules concerning volunteering in the country. Volunteering means donating your time with an organization primarily set up to provide charitable or humanitarian deeds without any form of compensation or remuneration. 

Furthermore, in order to protect the jobs of United States citizens and guard against exploitation of workers, volunteering is generally not allowed in a position that should be filled by a paid worker. For instance, it may be considered an unfair arrangement to work for free in a position that is performed by a paid person, even if it is solely for the purpose of gaining experience. This is because your free service may be denying someone paid work. 

Also, playing an active role in the creation of a company may be deemed unlawful if you don’t have proper authorization to do so.

Passive Investment Is Allowed With Stipulations

Foreign nationals are allowed to make financial investments to generate capital gain without a work permit. Investment in the stock market, bonds, or other forms of savings that bring returns is permitted. You can also invest in a private company as a passive investor. However, playing an active role in the day to day running of a business or active Forex trading could be considered unauthorized employment.

A very good example is the case of Wettasinghe versus USCIS, where a student was found to have violated his status for investing in and being actively involved in running a business. Wettasinghe bought a fleet of six ice cream trucks and leased them to people for the purpose of selling ice cream on the streets. His active involvement included the regular buying of ice cream and stocking the trucks, plus occasionally driving the trucks when a driver was unavailable. The court ruled that his activities were akin to unauthorized employment and affirmed his deportation or voluntary departure order.

How About Internet Freelancing?

The law seems to be somewhat murky about this area. However, remote freelancing could be deemed a home business even if it is done on the internet. If your status does not allow employment in the United States, you may be violating immigration law. 

So, How Will USCIS Know If I Do Unauthorized Job? 

One of the most frequently asked questions about U.S. labor law is whether or not the USCIS will find out if one engages in unlawful employment. In this age of information, it has become unrealistic to assume this. The immigration agency has means to discover instances of unlawful employment, and when they do, the consequences will be grievous. Some of the ways the USCIS can detect unauthorized employment include: 

Tax Records 

If the unlawful job involves filing a tax document like a Form 1099, the USCIS may find out through your income tax. While this is the jurisdiction of the IRS, the USCIS can simply request the information from them.

Through the Internet 

In today’s age of social media where almost every activity is being shared online, with just a simple search about you or your employer, the USCIS can have access to evidence confirming unauthorized work. Even if you are very smart and don’t share such information on the internet, you never know when a colleague or other person might share a group picture of you at work on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Someone Might Report You 

Even when the employment is an under-the-table work within your neighborhood, someone might suspect and report you. If it is in an organization with multiple employees, you might also be reported by a coworker. The report could lead to an investigation by the USCIS.

Consequences of Unauthorized Employment 

Engaging in unauthorized work could lead to penalties, which include: 

Deportation

Removal proceedings could be initiated against you if you have been found to have violated your status by engaging in unauthorized employment. If you are found guilty, you will likely be deported to your home country. 

Ineligibility to Extend or Change Status

If you are on a work or student visa and you are considering changing or extending your status someday, engaging in an unlawful work may just jeopardize that goal. According to immigration law, a foreign national must abide by the terms of his status, one of which is compliance with labor laws. Violating this makes you ineligible to change or adjust your status. 

Inadmissibility Grounds for Future Entry

Engaging in unauthorized employment could lead to a cancellation of your visa. And, if you want to reapply in the future, the record will stand against you. 

Ineligibility for Status Adjustment 

Unauthorized employment places a bar on your status adjustment. It doesn’t matter if the time of the unlawful work is before or after filing the adjustment of status petition, you will be considered ineligible to become a green card holder. For example, during your status adjustment procedures, you will be asked to indicate whether or not you have engaged in unauthorized employment in the U.S. Unless you want to lie, you will have to admit it. Keep in mind that lying in your petition could be deemed falsification, which is another serious offense.

What If I Need to Work and I Don’t Have an Authorization?

It is understandable that everyone needs to earn an income to meet everyday needs. However, that should not be leveraged as grounds to engage in a violation of your status. 

If you are in the United States on a work visa, it is believed that everything about employment must have been taken care of right from the onset in your visa application. You, therefore, need to stick to the scope and period of employment allowed by your status. 

If you are on a student visa, there are several legitimate ways for earning an income by doing either on-campus or off-campus work. Just ensure you get proper documentation from the appropriate source. 

Also, some people on visitor visas are trying to work in the United States which is an outright violation of their status and should not be considered at all. If you are under a visitor visa and you must work, the right thing is to apply for an employment-based visa. You can also opt for a student visa which will allow you to study and work on a part-time basis for a limited number of hours per week. However, you must not assume that you have the right to start working until your application has been approved by the USCIS.

How to Obtain Work Authorization 

The general work permit in the United States is officially known as the Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It is a way to prove that you are lawfully allowed to work in the United States for a specific period of time. If you are not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you will need to obtain an EAD to work in the U.S. 

Eligibility for EAD

The EAD application can be filed by foreign nationals under the following statuses: 

Nonimmigrant work visas

Students and exchange visitors 

Asylee and asylum seekers 

Foreign nationals with a pending green card application

Fiancés and spouses of United States citizens 

Process of Obtaining Employment Authorization Document 

To request an Employment Authorization Document, you will need to file an I-785 form. This same form is used for renewing or replacing an expired or lost EAD. Your application must be submitted alongside the following supporting documents (as applicable to each applicant): 

A copy of your Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record, I-94 (front and back). 

Your passport or other travel documents

A copy of your last EAD, if you have been issued one

Your G-28 form, if an accredited representative or attorney is representing you

A copy of any government-issued identity 

The final note of eligibility resettlement and your I-797 form (for refugee applicants)

Can My Spouse Get Employment Authorization? 

Yes. Spouses of foreign nationals may obtain work authorization and work in the U.S. Most U.S. visa classifications have derivative visas for the immediate relatives of the principal beneficiary. For instance, if you are on an H-1B visa, your spouse can apply for and obtain an H-4 visa. Similarly, an O-1 visa’s spouse can also get an O-3 visa. 

For the exchange visitor category, spouses and dependents of a J-1 student can also get J-2 visas. These derivative visas allow the holders to apply for and obtain employment authorization by following the same procedures above. While the process might take some time, it is worth the wait considering the severe penalties that unauthorized employment carries. Therefore, there is no excuse for engaging in unlawful employment.

How Our Immigration Lawyers Can Help

One of the ways to make the most of your status in the U.S. is to never engage in unauthorized employment. This is the reason why foreign nationals need legal advice and representation focused on their specific status. With the help of a professional immigration lawyer, you will save yourself stress, time, and money. 

Here at USCIS, we have a team of experienced immigration attorneys with an expansive knowledge of different visa classifications. Our services cover a wide range of nonimmigrant, immigrant, visitor, and other immigration categories. We help individuals prepare their applications, acquire their visas, and respond to things such as RFEs and denials. We will help you legally work and earn an income within the scope of your status while you are in the U.S. To get in touch with an attorney, you can schedule a consultation with our office today.

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