Side Hustle & Gig Income

“If I made money on Cash App from a side hustle, do I owe taxes?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through Cash App from a side hustle can have tax implications, but the answer often depends on how the payments were earned, whether the activity is treated as a business or occasional extra income, and what records were kept for the transactions. The way the money was reported, including any tax forms that may be issued, can also matter. In many cases, the key questions are whether the payments reflect taxable income, whether related expenses are tracked, and whether the activity is regular enough to be considered self-employment. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.

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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