Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I made money from a side gig through Zelle, am I supposed to pay tax on it?”

Money received through Zelle for side gig work is often treated like other business or self-employment income, so the tax treatment usually depends on what the payment was for, whether it was paid for services or goods, and how the activity is being reported elsewhere. The fact that the money moved through a personal payment app does not by itself determine the tax result. Recordkeeping, the nature of the work, and any related expenses commonly shape how the income is reported and whether other filing considerations come into play. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.

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.