This makes sense to me. Also I don't know how this could be considered self employment or income at all when it is very clear in the Vine agreement that the items have to be kept for 6 months AND Amazon may request the items to be sent back. So if they're sent back, there was no compensation in that case, actual or implied. There's also the fact of independent sellers and companies sending products to people for testing or reviews. Whether they request it or not, you would think that would be taxed if Vine items are. I think that's another factor that can confuse people. All around it just doesn't make sense. Especially considering they can request the items be sent back. Also the fact that they say you can't sell or give it away. How is it my compensation if I can't sell or give it away? But then in the participation agreement it says you can destroy or keep the product at your discretion.
