Self-Employed Friends with Tax Benefits: So You’ve Got a Side Hustle? Read the Article Play Video Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeamKatharina Reekmans, EALauren ThomasDaniel Thrall Featuring TurboTaxBlogTeam, Katharina Reekmans, EA, Lauren Thomas, Daniel Thrall Published Mar 24, 2022 - [Updated Apr 29, 2022] 2 min read There are many reasons you may find yourself exploring the world of side hustles. You may need the extra cash to help pay the bills at the end of the month, or you may be itching to start your own business. Many times, people may find themselves earning extra cash and not realizing that they are, in fact, starting a self-employed business! Did you know that if you’re making $400 or more in income, you’ll need to report this come tax time? The flip side to this is that as you invest in this side hustle (think mileage if you’re a rideshare driver or buying tools if you’re putting together Ikea furniture), you can likely deduct these expenses on your tax return. Our Friend’s number one tip is to keep records of all of your purchases and income. Documentation is going to help make your taxes easier and also give you a clear picture of your side hustle. Which, who knows… maybe one day will be your main hustle? If your goal is to take it to the next level, think about how you’re going to stand out in the crowd. What is your personal brand? In other words, what are the unique parts about you that might help you win an edge in your business? Maybe your hustle is not a unique talent, but instead your willingness to do the task. Like hauling furniture or removing debris. If you find yourself in a crowded field, consider ways you can win business (for example, can you just be the MOST responsive Ikea furniture builder?). Join us weekly as our hosts, Lauren Thomas, Katharina (Kat) Reekmans, and Daniel Thrall, tackle the big money topics and get real about taxes. Believe it or not, these friends know how to make personal finance fun. If you have a tax question for our resident tax expert, Kat, submit your question in the comments, and it could be answered in a future Friends with Tax Benefits episode! Follow the Friends with Tax Benefits podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every Thursday. The views, information or opinions expressed during the Friends with Tax Benefits podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of Intuit, TurboTax or any of its brands. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute financial, legal or other professional advice or services. Previous Post So You Work from Home? Next Post So You Made Money On Social Media? Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Comments are closed. Browse Related Articles Self-Employed 6 Tips to Help Side Hustlers and Self-Employed Bosses S… Self-Employed Get Ahead of Holiday Spending with These Seasonal Side-… Self-Employed How to Start a Side Hustle Self-Employed I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. A… Self-Employed I’m Newly Self-Employed: What is Cash Basis Elig… Self-Employed How to File Self-Employment Taxes (Understanding the Fo… Self-Employed Self-Employed Tax Tips & Summer Jobs Self-Employed How to Report Self-Employment Income When You Have Mult… Income and Investments 6 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money This Summer Self-Employed How Holiday Bonuses are Taxed for Contract Workers