If you are selling a product or service online, for example Ebay or Etsy, you first need to be able to determine whether you are operating as a hobby or a business.

What is the Difference?

A hobby is considered a spare time activity pursued for pleasure. Whereas a business requires some form of investment and enough customers to whom you can sell your product to constantly, with the intention of making a profit. Once you are a business receiving income you are required to pay tax.

How do I know if I need to pay tax?

The following checklist (click here to access to access the checklist via the ATO website) will help to assist you in determining whether you are operating as a business that should be declaring income. Each time you answer ‘yes’, the more likely it is that you are in fact operating a business, however the questions should be considered collectively rather than in isolation. Continue reading “#TaxTipTuesday: Do I Need To Pay Tax On The Money I Earn From Ebay?”