Just to add another perspective - I've been reporting my feetfinder income for 2 years now. I use TurboTax to file and it actually makes it pretty easy to enter self-employment income. There's a whole section for it where you can list your business activities.

Hey! I've been dealing with similar self-employment income reporting for my online business. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned yet - make sure you keep detailed records of when you receive payments, not just how much. The CRA considers income earned when you receive it, not when you do the work. Also, if you're using any equipment specifically for content creation (camera, lighting, props, etc.), those can be business expenses too. Just make sure you can prove they're used primarily for business purposes. For tracking everything, I use a simple spreadsheet with columns for date, amount, platform, and any related expenses. Makes tax time so much easier! And definitely start putting money aside for taxes now - even if it's just 20-25% of what you earn. You don't want to be scrambling to pay a big tax bill next April. The most important thing is to report it honestly. The CRA is pretty understanding if you're making a good faith effort to comply, but they don't like surprises!

did u file any amended returns for previous years? that can cause delays

Wait, I'm confused about the SBTPG payments you mentioned - those amounts seem really high for a typical refund ($47k, $27k, $4k). Are you sure those are correct? Most refunds are in the hundreds or low thousands range. Also, if SBTPG already disbursed money to you, that would typically mean the IRS processed your return and sent the refund. Have you actually received those amounts in your bank account? This might be worth double-checking because something doesn't add up here.

4 Does anyone know if you need to apportion the RSU income based on days worked in each state, or is it strictly based on residency at vesting? My situation is complicated because I lived in California when the RSUs were granted, but was traveling between California and Texas for work during the vesting periods.

One thing I'd add is to make sure you understand the timing of when California considers RSU income to be "earned." California generally follows the rule that RSU income is earned ratably over the vesting period from grant date to vest date, not just on the vesting date itself. This means if you received RSUs in January 2022 while living in California, but moved to Washington in July 2022, and the RSUs vested in January 2024, California would typically claim tax on approximately 50% of that income (the portion earned while you were a CA resident). The key is documenting your exact move date and keeping records of your RSU grant agreements. I'd also recommend running the numbers both ways - allocating by days worked vs. strict residency periods - to see which method results in the most accurate tax treatment for your specific situation.

Curious - does anyone know if there's an easy way to estimate how much I should set aside from my tips for taxes? I'm in a similar situation (bartender, no tip reporting by employer) and I'm trying to avoid a huge bill at tax time.

I'm dealing with something similar at my restaurant job. What really helped me was creating a simple daily tip log - I just write down my total tips each shift (cash + credit card) in a small notebook I keep in my car. Takes 30 seconds but gives me solid records. One thing I learned is that even though your employer isn't handling this correctly, the IRS still expects you to pay quarterly estimated taxes if you're going to owe more than $1,000 at the end of the year. Since tips aren't being withheld from, you might want to look into making quarterly payments to avoid penalties. You can use Form 1040ES to calculate and pay these. Also, keep track of any work-related expenses you can deduct - things like non-slip shoes, uniforms, or even a portion of your phone bill if you use it for work. Every little bit helps offset the extra tax burden from having to pay both sides of the FICA taxes on your unreported tips.

Am I the only one concerned about how easy it apparently is to create an Uber driver account using someone else's info??? Like shouldn't they be doing more verification??? What if whoever did this gets in an accident or commits a crime while "working" as you?

I'm really sorry you're going through this stress! Before assuming identity theft, definitely check if you received any promotional credits or cashback rewards from Uber last year that might have totaled over $600. Sometimes they issue 1099-NECs for things like: - Credit card cashback rewards if you used an Uber-branded card - Settlement payments if you were part of any class action lawsuits - Promotional credits that were later converted to cash equivalents - Refunds for cancelled rides that were processed as "payments" rather than refunds Also, double-check that the 1099-NEC is actually FROM Uber and not a scam. There have been fake tax documents going around that look legitimate but are actually phishing attempts to get your personal information. When you call tomorrow, ask them to provide the exact dates and nature of all payments that led to the 1099. If it truly is fraudulent driver activity, you'll need to file a police report for identity theft and also report it to the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov. Keep all documentation and don't file your taxes until this gets resolved - you don't want to report income that isn't actually yours!