Side Hustle & Gig Income

“What are the taxes on my eBay side hustle earnings?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Earnings from an eBay side hustle are often treated as business income when sales are regular, organized, or aimed at profit, but the tax picture can vary based on what is being sold, whether the items were personal possessions or inventory, and how payment records are tracked. In many cases, the reporting details also depend on fees, shipping costs, and whether the activity rises to the level of self-employment. Sales tax, income tax, and recordkeeping rules can all come into play differently depending on the state and the nature of the transactions. 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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