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wcaracappa
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October 1, 2019
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In new york state, i stream online and i get donations from viewers. Do i have to pay taxes on these donations?

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xmasbaby0Level 15
Level 15
October 1, 2019

Your details are too sparse.  What are you "streaming" and why are people donating to you?

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October 1, 2019

And do the viewers who "donate" money to you receive any goods or services, or any anticipated benefit, in exchange for their "donations"?

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