Side Hustle & Gig Income

“I used Venmo for my side hustle and made money, do I owe taxes?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through Venmo for a side hustle can often have tax implications, but the answer usually depends on how the activity is classified, whether the payments were for goods or services, and what records were kept for expenses and fees. In many cases, payment platforms also issue reporting forms based on account activity, which can affect how the income is reported. Whether the work was occasional or ongoing, and whether it was operated like a business, are common factors in determining how the income is treated on a tax return. 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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