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Will the New IRS Rule for Venmo, PayPal and CashApp Payments Impact Your Tax Return?

The IRS has introduced a new rule affecting users of payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App, which could impact how individuals report their income for tax purposes. Previously, these platforms were required to issue a Form 1099-K only if a user had over 200 transactions and more than $20,000 in payments. However, the threshold has been lowered to $600 for the tax year 2023, meaning that anyone receiving more than $600 through these apps for goods or services must now receive this form. This change aims to increase tax compliance by capturing more income that might have previously gone unreported. However, personal transactions like sharing rent or splitting dinner bills are not taxable, but distinguishing between personal and business transactions might become more complex for users. This could lead to confusion, especially for those who use these apps for both personal and business transactions, potentially requiring them to keep meticulous records to differentiate between taxable and non-taxable income.

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[ https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/will-the-new-irs-rule-for-venmo-paypal-and-cashapp-payments-impact-your-tax-return/ ]