Side Hustle & Gig Income
“As an Upwork side hustler, what expenses can I write off and what do I owe?”
Upwork side income often raises two main questions, what business expenses may be deductible and how the income is reported. The answer typically depends on how the work is performed, whether the activity is treated as self-employment, and how well expenses are documented as ordinary and related to the work. Common areas of review include platform fees, software, home office use, equipment, internet, and travel tied to client work, along with income records from the platform and any payments received outside it. Estimated tax, self-employment tax, and state filing rules can also affect what is owed. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“For my Upwork side hustle, what expenses are deductible and what taxes am I on the hook for?”
“I’m doing freelance work on Upwork, what can I deduct and what do I owe?”
“What do I need to deduct and pay taxes on for my Upwork side hustle?”
“What can I deduct from my Fiverr side hustle, and what do I owe in taxes?”
“What tax deductions apply to my Fiverr side hustle, and how much do I owe?”
“I got about a lot from my side hustle on PayPal, do I owe tax on it?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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