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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“Do I report Venmo payments from my side hustle as income?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Venmo payments from a side hustle are often part of the income picture, but the tax treatment usually depends on what the payments were for, whether they were personal transfers or business receipts, and how the activity is documented. In many cases, the reporting question turns on the nature of the work, the records kept for each payment, and whether any related fees or refunds were involved. For people who mix personal and business use in the same app, separating those transactions can make the reporting picture clearer and help avoid confusion when reviewing account statements and tax forms. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.

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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