Side Hustle Tax Made Simple.

Whether it's freelance design after hours, an Etsy store, YouTube revenue or weekend gigs on Airtasker — side income is taxable income, and the platforms already report it to the ATO. The good news: done properly, your hustle unlocks deductions most people never claim. We handle the lot for a fixed fee quoted up front.

The ATO already knows about your hustle

Under the sharing-economy reporting rules, platforms like Uber, Airtasker, YouTube, Etsy and eBay report seller earnings directly to the ATO, and banks report your interest and inflows. When your return doesn't match their data, the ATO's systems flag it automatically. Declaring properly isn't just compliance — it's what lets you claim the deductions that offset the income.

Hobby or business? The line matters

A genuine hobby's proceeds generally aren't taxed — but the test is narrower than most people hope. If you operate in an organised, repeated way with an intention to profit, you're likely carrying on a business: income assessable, expenses deductible, records required. We'll assess where you sit and set you up correctly, including whether an ABN or GST registration ($75,000 turnover threshold) applies to you.

What side hustlers can claim

• Materials, stock & packaging
• Software, subscriptions & hosting
• Platform, listing & payment fees
• Home office running costs
• Phone & internet (business %)
• Equipment & tools (items over $300 depreciated)
• Marketing & advertising
• Vehicle costs where work requires travel

Fixed fees

Fees exclude GST and are confirmed up front — and the fee is deductible next year.

How It Works

Driving for Uber or DiDi? See our rideshare tax guide — special GST rules apply. Or view all tax return packages.

General information only — not personal tax advice. Nebula Accounting Pty Ltd · Registered Tax Agent 26259377.