• Wed, January 1, 2025
  • Thu, January 2, 2025

If You Made Money via PayPal, Venmo or Cash App in 2024, Get Ready for This IRS Tax Change

Originally set to kick off at the beginning of 2022, the IRS planned to implement a new reporting rule that would require third-party payment apps, like PayPal, Venmo or Cash App to report income of over $600 or more per year to the tax agency. The IRS delayed this new reporting requirement in 2022 and again in 2023.
The IRS has introduced a new tax reporting requirement for 2024 that affects individuals who receive payments through apps like PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. Previously, these platforms were only required to issue a 1099-K form if a user had over 200 transactions and more than $20,000 in payments. However, under the new rule, a 1099-K will be issued for anyone receiving more than $600 in payments, regardless of the number of transactions. This change aims to increase tax compliance by capturing more income that might have previously gone unreported. Users are advised to keep meticulous records of their transactions, distinguishing between taxable income and non-taxable personal transactions, to ensure accurate tax reporting. This adjustment could lead to more people receiving these forms, potentially causing confusion about what constitutes taxable income.

Read the Full CNET Article at:
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-you-made-money-via-paypal-venmo-or-cash-app-in-2024-get-ready-for-this-irs-tax-change/

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