Side Hustle & Gig Income
“I made money on Zelle from my side gig, do I have to pay taxes on it?”
Money received through Zelle from a side gig is often treated like other business income, so the tax treatment usually depends on what the payment was for, whether the activity was a hobby or an ongoing business, and how the records show the deposits and related expenses. In many cases, the platform used to move the money matters less than the underlying activity and documentation. The answer can also be shaped by whether any goods or services were provided, whether there were business expenses, and how the income was reported on other forms or statements. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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.
“Do I owe taxes on side hustle income I got through Zelle?”
“I got about $20,000 on Zelle from my side business, is that taxable?”
“I got paid on Zelle for my side hustle, do I have to report it to the IRS?”
“Do I report Zelle payments from my side hustle on my taxes?”
“What can I deduct from my Fiverr side hustle, and what do I owe in taxes?”
“What tax deductions apply to my Fiverr side hustle, and how much do I owe?”
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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