Side Hustle & Gig Income
“I got paid through Stripe for my side hustle, am I supposed to pay taxes on that?”
Income received through Stripe for a side hustle is often part of taxable business activity, but the answer usually depends on how the payments were earned, whether the work was done as an independent contractor or as a business, and what records were kept for expenses and payouts. In many cases, the platform used to collect the money does not change the tax treatment by itself, but the reporting forms, the total amount received, and whether fees or refunds were involved can all affect how the income is reported. State tax rules and any related self-employment considerations can also shape the outcome. 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.
“I made around $20,000 on Stripe from my side gig, do I have to pay taxes on it?”
“Do I need to report Stripe income from my side hustle on my taxes?”
“If I earned side hustle money through Stripe, is that taxable?”
“Does income from my side hustle on Stripe count as taxable income for me?”
“What can I deduct from my Fiverr side hustle, and what do I owe in taxes?”
“What tax deductions apply to my Fiverr side hustle, and how much do I owe?”
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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