Often on c/Conspiracies I answer questions about US taxation. However, as a Swamp Ranger I only give generic answers so as not to constitute tax advice, as that has not been made a Swamp Ranger plank. There are lots of folks here who question the meaning of income tax law, and the law is suspiciously worded enough that there may be a valid reason for it. So I counsel people to read the Internal Revenue Code for themselves, as being American citizens we are held accountable for knowing the whole millions of words, and I can give hints or guidance to assist the discovery process. But, especially because Scored disapproves of giving info to earn money, I don't point to individuals who are making money off of information, whether of good or bad quality. I just give the info I know and can share for free.

If you want a homework assignment, find a form you received in a January that asserts that you earned income, and we can look at it. It might not be something you want to prioritize until next January.