Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown CPAs & Advisors

Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I made money on Venmo from freelance side work, do I owe taxes on it?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through Venmo for freelance side work is often treated like taxable income, but the exact treatment can depend on what the payments were for, whether the work was self-employment, and how the amounts were reported on tax forms or in your records. In many cases, the source of the money, the frequency of the work, and whether any business expenses were tied to it can affect how it is handled on a return. Payment app activity can also matter if the transactions were personal transfers mixed with business receipts, since that can change how the income is tracked and documented. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.

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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