Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown CPAs & Advisors

Side Hustle & Gig Income

“My side hustle paid me through Zelle, do I need to include that on my tax return?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Payments received through Zelle for side hustle work are often treated as taxable income, but the answer can depend on what the payment was for, whether it was personal reimbursement or compensation, and how the activity is being reported overall. The record trail matters too, since bank and app statements may help show the source and purpose of the deposits. In many cases, the key question is whether the money was earned from services, sales, or another business activity, rather than the payment app itself. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.

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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