Side Hustle & Gig Income
“What do I need to deduct and pay taxes on for my Upwork side hustle?”
For an Upwork side hustle, the tax picture often depends on how the work is classified, what income was actually received, and which business expenses are ordinary and documented. Common factors include platform payments, any forms received from Upwork or clients, and records for costs tied to the freelance work, such as software, internet, equipment, home office use, or subcontractors. State tax treatment can also vary based on where the work is performed and where the taxpayer lives. Good bookkeeping usually matters because it helps separate personal spending from deductible business costs and supports the figures reported on the return. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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.
“As an Upwork side hustler, what expenses can I write off and what do I owe?”
“I’m doing freelance work on Upwork, what can I deduct and what do I owe?”
“For my Upwork side hustle, what expenses are deductible and what taxes am I on the hook for?”
“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?”
“I got about a lot from my side hustle on PayPal, do I owe tax on it?”
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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