From blogging to handling a one-off PR project for a former client, today’s digital economy offers new opportunities for bringing in a little extra income. But when does a casual project turn into a business, and how do you keep that business legal?
According to the IRS, an activity is considered a “business” if it has made a profit in three of the past five years. Since you’re supposed to report all income, the IRS defines gross income as income “from whatever source derived.” This means that if you’re making money doing anything — whether that’s selling ads on your blog or selling items on eBay — the tax authorities will want their cut.
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