Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown CPAs & Advisors

Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I made money from my side hustle on Cash App, do I need to report it on my taxes?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Income from a side hustle paid through Cash App is often treated as taxable business income, but the reporting details can depend on how the money was earned, whether it was for goods or services, and whether the account activity was personal or business-related. Payment app records, 1099 forms, and any related expenses or sales records can all affect how the income is reported. In some cases, the mix of personal transfers and business payments also matters, since the platform activity may not clearly show what was taxable and what was not. 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.
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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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