Side Hustle & Gig Income

“What are the taxes on money I made from a side hustle using Zelle?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Money received through Zelle from a side hustle can have tax implications depending on what the payments were for, whether the activity was a hobby or a business, and how the income was tracked during the year. In many cases, the key factors are the type of work performed, whether any related expenses were also incurred, and whether the payments were connected to selling goods, providing services, or reimbursing someone else. The reporting treatment often depends on the records kept, the total activity, and whether other payment platforms or bank deposits were involved. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.

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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