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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I sold things on Etsy as a side hustle, do I owe tax on that?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Selling items on Etsy as a side hustle can have tax implications, but the answer often depends on whether the activity looks more like a hobby or a business, what kind of items were sold, and whether any profit was earned after expenses. In many cases, the way the sales are reported can also depend on how the platform processed payments and whether records were kept for inventory, fees, shipping, and other costs. State tax treatment can vary as well, especially when sales are made across state lines or through an online marketplace. 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.
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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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