Side Hustle & Gig Income

“Do I need to report Venmo income from my side hustle on my taxes?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Venmo income from a side hustle is often part of the tax picture, but the answer usually depends on how the payments were received, what the activity was, and whether the money was for goods or services rather than a personal transfer. Business-like activity, records of expenses, and how the transactions appear on payment app statements can all affect reporting. In many cases, the Form 1099-K process and your own bookkeeping may not match exactly, so the details matter. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.

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.
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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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