Side Hustle & Gig Income

“What are the taxes on side hustle payments I received through Cash App?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Side hustle payments received through Cash App often raise tax questions because the treatment can depend on whether the money was for goods or services, whether the activity was a business or a casual one-time transaction, and how the payment records were reported. In many cases, the platform’s reporting forms, the mix of personal and business transfers, and any related expenses all shape the final picture. For people with gig income, keeping clear records of what was received and what was paid out can make it easier to understand how the income is generally viewed for tax purposes. 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.
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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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