Side Hustle & Gig Income

“Is the money I made on Venmo from my side gig taxable?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through Venmo for a side gig is often taxable, but the answer usually depends on what the payments were really for, whether the activity was a business or a hobby, and how the amounts were tracked. Personal transfers between friends are treated differently from payments for services, sales, or freelance work. The way the Venmo account was used, whether any tax forms were issued, and whether expenses were kept in good records can all affect how the income is reported. In many cases, the surrounding facts matter more than the payment app itself. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.

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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