Side Hustle & Gig Income
“My side hustle paid me through Zelle, do I need to report that on my taxes?”
Payments received through Zelle can still be taxable, even when they are sent outside a traditional payroll system. The reporting outcome often depends on what the side hustle was doing, whether the payments were for goods or services, and how the activity is tracked in your records. In many cases, the form of payment is less important than the underlying income itself. The total amount received, any related expenses, and whether the activity looks like a business or a casual one-off job are common factors that shape how it is reported on a return. 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.
“Do I owe taxes on money I got through Zelle from my side hustle?”
“Would I owe tax on the Zelle payments I received from my side hustle?”
“How do taxes work on Zelle payments from my side hustle?”
“I earned side hustle income on Zelle, am I supposed to pay taxes on it?”
“What can I deduct from my Fiverr side hustle, and what do I owe in taxes?”
“What tax deductions apply to my Fiverr side hustle, and how much do I owe?”
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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