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August 31, 2022
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Tax Implications for Zelle payments

  • August 31, 2022
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I see every other payment app being listed beside zelle regarding $600 income taxes

 

1. is Zelle a wire transfer?

 

2. Do you pay taxes when receiving “tips/ splitting the bill” when $600 has been reached on Zelle

 

3. Will Zelle send a 1099 Form? 

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    Laura_CPA
    August 31, 2022

    Hi  toastpost89,

     

    Great question! Zelle works a bit different from the other apps mainly because it is a payment platform. They do not issue a 1099-K Form instead if payments you receive on Zelle are taxable it is your responsibility to report them to the IRS.  The law about the $600 does not apply to Zelle.

     

    Hope this answers your questions, have a good day! 

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