Chapter 2 Income Sources Copyright 2007 Thomson South-Western

Types of Earned Income Wages Salaries Tips and commissions Minimum wage Overtime pay Salaries Tips and commissions Some workers make most of their earnings from tips rather than wages. 2-1 Earned Income and Benefits Slide 2

Self-Employment An entrepreneur takes the risks of being self-employed or owning a business Advantages You can make decisions about how to work or run the business You can keep profits from your work or the business Disadvantages Involves high risk Often requires long work hours 2-1 Earned Income and Benefits Slide 3

Employee Benefits Forms of pay other than wages or salary Pay without work Educational reimbursement Perks Insurance Retirement plans Profit-sharing and stock option plans Health flexible spending arrangements 2-1 Earned Income and Benefits Slide 4

Success Skills Networking Is the process of making contacts and building relationships with people Example of contacts include teachers, counselors, and coworkers Keep track of contacts’ names, addresses, and phone numbers Helps you stay informed and share information with others 2-1 Earned Income and Benefits Slide 5

Ethics Using Sick Leave Sick leave is a valuable benefit Employers have rules regarding use of sick leave Ethical behavior requires following the company’s sick leave rules 2-1 Earned Income and Benefits Slide 6

Unearned Income Is money received from sources other than working in a job Is taxable Comes from private and government sources Examples from private sources: dividends and interest 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 7

Classification of Types of Income Earned Income Unearned Income Variable Income Salaries and wages Dividends Business profits Commissions Interest Royalties Bonuses Capital gains Rents Professional fees Gambling winnings Tips Alimony Social Security benefits Pensions Annuities Source: Internal Revenue Service, http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96811,00.html (accessed March 6, 2006). 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 8

Government Transfer Payments Money and benefits received from local, state, or federal governments In-kind transfer payments Examples: food stamps, rent subsidies, and Medicaid services In-cash transfer payments Examples: checks, debit cards, or other direct payments 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 9

Taxes Are required payments to a government Are collected from many sources Examples: income taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes Are paid on earned and unearned income 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 10

Costs of Paying Taxes Paying taxes reduces disposable income Less money is left to spend or save Lower spending may affect the economy 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 11

Benefits of Paying Taxes Taxes benefit taxpayers Example: Social Security tax provides retirement benefits to workers Taxes benefit all residents Examples: Highways, parks, government transfer payments Taxes help provide parks for everyone to enjoy. 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 12

Building Communications Skills Critical Listening Involves evaluating the information you hear Unneeded or conflicting information is ignored Can be improved with practice Helps you make good decisions based on accurate and useful information 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 13

Focus on... Social Security Benefits Workers pay into the Social Security fund and receive a statement each year Payments are matched by employers The worker receives monthly benefit checks when retired 2-2 Unearned Income Slide 14

Taxes and Disposable Income Wages, salaries, and business profits are taxable Some unearned income is taxable Lower taxes result in higher disposable income Higher taxes result in lower disposable income 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 15

Required Deductions Money withheld from a worker’s paycheck Examples: income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax Gross pay minus taxes and other deductions equals net pay 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 16

Sample Paycheck Stub 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 17

Income Taxes Are withheld according to income amount and exemptions claimed on Form W-4 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 18

Social Security Tax Is withheld by the federal government Provides a system of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance Requires employers to verify that workers are eligible for employment Requires workers to complete parts of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 19

Medicare Tax Is withheld by the federal government Pays for medical care for retired persons and those who receive Social Security benefits Is paid by workers and employers 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 20

Workers’ Compensation An insurance plan Pays medical and disability benefits to workers who are injured or contract diseases on the job Laws and programs vary by state Premiums are paid primarily by employers 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 21

Optional Deductions Payments for items other than taxes that are subtracted from a worker’s pay Examples: health insurance, vision insurance, savings plan, and retirement plan Retirement plans allow many retired workers to live comfortably. 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 22

Federal Tax Filing Whether U.S. citizens must file a federal income tax return depends upon Gross income Filing status Age Whether you are a dependent 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 23

Tax Forms Form W-2 Used to report the taxable income a worker received during the calendar year Form 1040EZ Designed for use in filing income taxes by single and joint filers with no dependents Form 1040A A two-page form designed for use in filing income taxes Allows more options for income and deductions to be entered Form 1099-INT Shows the interest income earned during the year at one bank 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 24

Focus on... Workplace Safety Benefits both workers and the company Begins with good work attitudes Is part of everyone’s job Includes effective emergency plans 2-3 Taxes and Other Deductions Slide 25

Technology Corner E-Filing Is a way to file a federal tax return electronically Provides income tax returns more quickly Source: United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, http://www.irs.gov/efile/index.html (accessed October 16, 2006). You can learn more about e-filing at the IRS Web site. 1-2 Career Planning Slide 26