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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2024-55Hobby or business: What people need to know if they have a side hustle Hobbies and businesses are treated differently when it comes to filing taxes. The biggest difference between the two is that businesses operate to make a profit while hobbies are for pleasure or recreation. Whether someone is having fun with a hobby or running a business, if they are paid through payment apps for goods and services during the year, they may receive an IRS Form 1099-K for those transactions. These payments are taxable income and must be reported on federal tax returns. There are a few other things people should consider when deciding whether their project is a hobby or business. No single thing is the deciding factor. Taxpayers should review all the factors to make a good decision. How taxpayers can decide if it’s a hobby or business These questions can help taxpayers decide whether they have a hobby or business:
Whether taxpayers have a hobby or run a business, good recordkeeping throughout the year will help when they file taxes. More information:
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