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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“Do I owe taxes on side hustle money I got through Zelle?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through Zelle can still be taxable if it relates to side hustle work, since the payment method usually does not change the tax character of the income. The main factors are often what the money was paid for, whether the activity was a trade or business, and how the payments were tracked in your records. In some cases, personal transfers, reimbursements, or shared expenses are treated differently from earnings. The way the amounts were reported on tax forms, and whether there were expenses tied to the side hustle, can also affect how the income is viewed. 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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