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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I made money from my side gig on Stripe, am I supposed to pay taxes on it?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through a side gig on Stripe is often taxable, but the answer usually depends on how the activity is classified, whether it was a hobby or a business, and what records exist for the payments and related expenses. Stripe reporting can also affect how income shows up on tax forms, especially when there are multiple transactions, refunds, or platform fees. In many cases, the tax picture is shaped by the total amount earned, whether the work was self-employment, and how well the income and expenses were tracked during the year. 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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