Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown CPAs & Advisors

Side Hustle & Gig Income

“Do I owe federal or state taxes on my eBay side hustle earnings?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Whether eBay side hustle earnings lead to federal or state tax reporting often depends on how the activity is characterized, the amount and consistency of sales, and whether the items sold were personal belongings or inventory held for resale. Recordkeeping can matter because platforms may issue information forms and states may have their own filing rules tied to residence or business activity. The treatment can also vary based on expenses, shipping costs, and whether the work looks more like a hobby or an ongoing business. 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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