What income is non-taxable?
Unearned income. ( Examples: Dividends, Capital Gains, Alimony, Military Pay, State Unemployment Benefits, Social Security, Welfare assistance, Pension or Retirement income.)
FAQ Topic: Income Tax Individual Filing
What income is taxed by the City?
Earned income. (Examples: Salaries, Wages, Commissions, Bonuses and other compensation paid by employer(s) before any deductions. Gambling and lottery winnings Rental Property Income
Do I have to file a return of I work in Wilmington but live elsewhere?
You do not have to a Wilmington tax return if you work in Wilmington but live elsewhere. Exceptions to this: If you are a Federal employee working in the City of Wilmington and your city tax is not withheld, you must file a Wilmington tax return. If you are self-employed in the City of Wilmington … Continued
What if I am retired and don’t earn an income?
Retirees with no earned income: Write Social Security Number Source of Income (Example, RETIRED, SOCIAL SECURITY) Signature Date
What should I include with my tax return?
W-2(s) forms Federal Return 1040, Schedule 1 Applicable Schedules C, E, F, 1099 Misc, 1099 NEC, Gambling Winnings
What if I do not file a return?
Not filing a tax return is a criminal offense and can be prosecuted in court.
Do I have to file a return?
All residents of Wilmington are required to file a tax return regardless of where they work.