Add up all income earned before taxes and deductions for one year
Include wages, salaries, overtime, bonuses, and commissions
Include self-employment income before business expenses
Include rental income before expenses
Include interest, dividends, and other investment income
Include pensions, retirement distributions, and Social Security benefits if applicable
Include any other taxable or non-taxable income sources you receive
If paid hourly, multiply hourly rate by hours worked per year
If paid weekly, multiply weekly pay by 52
If paid biweekly, multiply biweekly pay by 26
If paid semimonthly, multiply semimonthly pay by 24
If paid monthly, multiply monthly pay by 12
Add all annual income amounts together
Use gross amounts, not take-home pay
Check pay stubs, tax forms, and bank records for accurate totals