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Side Hustle & Gig Income

“My side hustle income came through Zelle, am I supposed to pay taxes on that?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Income received through Zelle can still be taxable, since the payment method usually matters less than what the money was for. In many cases, the key factors are whether the payments were for goods or services, whether the activity was a business or a hobby, and what records exist for the deposits and related expenses. Zelle transfers can also be mixed with personal reimbursements, so the purpose of each payment often affects how it is treated. The reporting picture may vary based on total activity, documentation, and whether any tax forms were issued. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.

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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