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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I earned side hustle income on Zelle, am I supposed to pay taxes on it?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Income received through Zelle is often treated the same as other side hustle income, but the tax treatment usually depends on what the payments were for, whether the activity was a business or a casual one-time task, and how the amounts were tracked in your records. In many cases, the source of the money, the frequency of the payments, and any related expenses can affect how it is reported. If the Zelle transfers were for selling goods, services, or freelance work, the reporting picture can be different from personal reimbursements or gifts. 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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