- 1). Sum your total gross household wages. The easiest way to do this is to use the W-2 form provided by your employer. Alternately, you can refer to recent pay stubs, which should show year-to-date gross wages paid.
- 2). Figure out the net income from investments such as interest paid on stocks, bonds or bank accounts. You should receive a statement from each institution with which you hold an account at the end of each year, listing what they have paid out to you. Add this figure to the total from Step 1.
- 3). Calculate your business profits and add this to your running total. If you have a business loss, you can subtract it from your total.
- 4). Add in any miscellaneous income, such as freelance or similar earnings. If you earned over $600 from a single source, the person who paid you must provide you with a 1099 that will show the total paid. Add this income to your running total to get your final aggregate income.
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