diff --git a/npo-ledger-cli-tutorial.md b/npo-ledger-cli-tutorial.md index 5f42fe223b9db5a1579a20e97c8e1e3c523fdd26..52cfd56ccdf470e13a537eb8271710f86c25679d 100644 --- a/npo-ledger-cli-tutorial.md +++ b/npo-ledger-cli-tutorial.md @@ -261,6 +261,21 @@ Some examples of appropriate uses of the `Statement:` tag are: [receipt](#receipt-tag), but definitely is valid backup documentation for the transaction. +#### TaxReporting Tag + +The `TaxReporting` tag is an optional tag for `Assets` accounts that debit to +the account. + +When provided, the `TaxReporting` accompanies a `TaxImplication` information +tag. The TaxReporting refers to a document that verifies the choice for the +`TaxImplication` tag. For example, for individual contractors in the USA, a +`TaxImplication` of `1099` would be well served by a `TaxImplication` that +links to a [W-9](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) for the individual +being paid. For a individual foreign contractor, the `TaxReporting` might +link to a +[W8-BEN](https://www.irs.gov/uac/form-w-8ben-certificate-of-foreign-status-of-beneficial-owner-for-united-states-tax-withholding) +for the payee. + ### Information Tags In contrast to documentation tags, information tags can more traditionally be