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Keisha Brown

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Make sure you understand the difference between personal items, hobby sales, and business income. Each has different tax implications: Personal items: If sold for less than you paid, generally no tax impact. If sold for more, could be capital gains. Hobby income: Report full amount on Schedule 1, but post-2018 you can't deduct expenses (which sucks). Business income: Report on Schedule C, can deduct all legitimate expenses, but you'll owe self-employment tax. Your situation sounds like a mix of personal items and hobby sales. Document everything!!

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Paolo Esposito

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Wait, so if I sell my old PlayStation games at a garage sale for less than I paid originally, I don't need to report that at all? Even if the total is over $600? I'm confused about where the threshold is.

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GalacticGuru

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I'm dealing with a very similar situation! I've been selling off my vintage video game collection on eBay after years of collecting, and I'm so confused about how to handle this tax-wise. Like you, most of my sales are actually losses when I compare what I originally paid versus what I'm getting now. One thing that's been helpful is creating a simple three-column spreadsheet: Original Purchase Price | Sale Price | Net Gain/Loss. This makes it crystal clear that even though eBay will report the gross sales on the 1099-K, the actual taxable amount should be much lower. I've been reading through all these comments and it sounds like the key is having good documentation. I wish I had kept better records over the years, but I'm doing my best to reconstruct what I can using old credit card statements and checking price history on sites like PriceCharting for video games. The hobby vs. personal property distinction seems really important here. Since you collected these for personal enjoyment and are selling due to space constraints (not to make a profit), it sounds like you have a strong case for treating many of these as personal property sales rather than hobby income. Definitely keep that detailed spreadsheet - it shows you're being thorough and honest about tracking actual gains and losses.

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Amara Okafor

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This is really helpful to see someone else going through the same thing! I'm definitely going to set up that three-column spreadsheet format you mentioned - that sounds like a much clearer way to present the information than what I have now. You're absolutely right about the documentation being key. I've been kicking myself for not keeping better records over the years, but it's encouraging to know that reconstructing some of the data using price history sites is a valid approach. I hadn't thought of using PriceCharting - I'll have to check if there's something similar for Funko Pops. The personal property vs. hobby income distinction is what's been confusing me the most. It sounds like since we both collected for personal enjoyment rather than profit, and we're selling due to circumstances (space/money needs) rather than as an ongoing business, we might have a good argument for the personal property treatment. That would be such a relief since it would mean only reporting the actual gains rather than having to deal with that gross income reporting issue. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only collector dealing with this mess!

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Lara Woods

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What about expenses though? I deliver for multiple apps too and spend so much on gas and car maintenance that I barely make any profit. Do I still need to pay taxes if my expenses basically cancel out the income?

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Gavin King

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You only pay taxes on your profit (income minus expenses), not on your gross income. So if your legitimate business expenses truly offset your income, you might not owe any taxes - but you still need to report all the income and expenses on Schedule C. Make sure you're tracking everything carefully and taking all deductions you're entitled to. As mentioned earlier, for vehicle expenses you can either take the standard mileage rate (which is usually better for gig drivers) OR actual expenses like gas and maintenance, but not both. You'll also need to account for the business percentage of use for your vehicle.

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This is a really common misconception! The $600 threshold only determines whether a company has to send YOU a 1099 form - it has nothing to do with whether the income is taxable. Every dollar you earn from any source is technically taxable income that needs to be reported to the IRS. So yes, you absolutely need to report that $480 from UberEats along with your $780 from Instacart. The fact that they're from different companies doesn't matter - you'll combine all your gig income on Schedule C as self-employment income. Make sure you're tracking your expenses too! Since you're doing delivery work, your biggest deduction will likely be mileage. Keep a log of your business miles for both apps - you can use the standard mileage rate which is currently 67 cents per mile for 2024. Also track other business expenses like phone bills, delivery bags, etc. One more thing - since you're earning over $400 in self-employment income total, you'll also need to pay self-employment taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on top of regular income tax. Consider making quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid penalties next year!

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This is really helpful, thanks! Just to clarify - when you say "every dollar is taxable," does that include small amounts too? Like if I earned $50 from a random one-time gig, that would still need to be reported? And for the quarterly payments you mentioned - is there a minimum income threshold where those become required, or should everyone doing gig work be making them?

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Sofia Ramirez

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Hey! I was in a similar situation when I started doing freelance work as a student. For the W9 form as a SHEIN campus ambassador: **Business name field**: Leave this blank since you're working as an individual, not a registered business entity. **Federal tax classification**: Check "Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC" - this is the standard classification for students doing independent contractor work. Just remember that you'll be classified as an independent contractor (not an employee), so SHEIN will send you a 1099 form if you earn $600+ during the year. You'll need to report this income on your tax return and may owe self-employment taxes if you earn over $400. One tip: start setting aside about 25-30% of whatever you earn for taxes, since they won't be automatically withheld like with a regular job. And keep receipts for any expenses related to your ambassador work (like supplies for events or equipment for content creation) - these can be deducted as business expenses! Good luck with the program - it sounds like an awesome opportunity!

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This is such a comprehensive breakdown, thank you! I'm also starting a campus ambassador role and had no idea about the 25-30% rule for setting aside money for taxes. That's really helpful to know upfront rather than getting surprised later. One quick question - when you mention keeping receipts for business expenses, does that include things like gas money if I have to drive to campus events for the ambassador program? Or is that too much of a stretch?

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Andre Dupont

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Yes, transportation costs for campus events would definitely qualify as a business expense! If you're driving to ambassador-related events, meetings, or activities, you can deduct either the actual costs (gas, parking fees) or use the standard mileage rate (which is 65.5 cents per mile for 2023). I'd recommend keeping a simple log of your trips - date, purpose, starting/ending locations, and miles driven. Even better if you can use a mileage tracking app on your phone. Just make sure the travel is specifically for your ambassador duties and not just your regular commute to classes. Other transportation expenses that count: Uber/Lyft to ambassador events, public transit costs for work-related trips, even parking fees when you're at events for the program. Just keep those receipts and you'll be all set come tax time!

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Great advice from everyone here! I went through this exact same process when I started my campus ambassador role last year. One thing I'd add that really helped me was creating a simple spreadsheet to track everything from day one. I set up columns for: date, type of income (commission, bonus, etc.), amount earned, and any expenses. This made filing my taxes so much easier because I had everything organized instead of scrambling to find records later. Also, don't stress too much about the W9 - it's simpler than it looks! The key points everyone mentioned are spot on: leave business name blank, check "Individual/sole proprietor," and use your SSN. SHEIN's payroll team has probably seen hundreds of these from students, so they'll catch any obvious mistakes if you make them. One last tip: if you end up earning decent money from this (like $2000+), consider opening a separate checking account just for your ambassador income and expenses. Makes tracking everything for taxes much cleaner and helps you see exactly how much to set aside for tax payments.

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Luca Ferrari

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Michigan resident here - filed same day as you and got my refund yesterday. Maybe double check your routing/account info?

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Freya Nielsen

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Everything looks correct on my end... guess im just unlucky πŸ˜ͺ

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I'm in the same situation! Filed my Michigan return on 2/9 and still waiting. The Michigan Treasury website is pretty slow to update compared to federal. I've heard from others that Michigan can take up to 6 weeks for processing this time of year, especially if you have any credits or deductions they need to verify. Try not to stress too much - you're definitely not alone in this wait!

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Has anyone received their Mississippi refund after filing in March? I filed on March 15th and I'm trying to figure out if I should expect it before my mortgage payment is due on May 1st. In previous years it seemed faster, but everything I'm reading here suggests I shouldn't count on it.

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Mason Lopez

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I filed my Mississippi return on March 22nd and just received my refund yesterday (April 15th) - so exactly 3.5 weeks for me! I was pleasantly surprised since everything I'd read suggested 4-6 weeks minimum. I did e-file with direct deposit and had a pretty straightforward return with no credits or complications. For what it's worth, I never got any email notification - the money just appeared in my account. So there's definitely hope for those March filers! 🀞

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That's really encouraging to hear! I filed March 18th so we're in a similar timeframe. Did you notice any pattern with when they actually deposit - like was it on a specific day of the week? I've been obsessively checking my account every morning but maybe I should focus on Tuesdays and Thursdays like someone mentioned earlier.

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