Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown CPAs & Advisors

Side Hustle & Gig Income

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

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Income from an eBay side hustle can have federal and, in many cases, state tax implications, but the answer often depends on what is being sold, whether the activity is a business or occasional selling, and how much profit is involved after expenses. If items were originally personal belongings, the tax treatment can differ from inventory or resale goods, and recordkeeping matters a lot. State rules can also vary based on where the seller lives and whether the activity creates filing or sales tax considerations. The way payments, fees, shipping, and losses are documented often shapes the final result. 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.
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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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