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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I made money on Etsy from my side hustle, do I have to pay taxes on it?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Income from an Etsy side hustle is often treated as taxable, but the answer can depend on how the activity is set up, how much profit it generates, and whether it is more like a hobby or an ongoing business. Recordkeeping also matters, since platform payouts, fees, shipping costs, supplies, and other related expenses can affect the net amount reported. In many cases, self-employment tax and estimated payments can come into the picture as well, along with any state tax obligations tied to where the seller lives or operates. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.

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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