https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed-group/discussion/re-focus-groups-earnings/01/2768368#M7217 <P>Those two entities do not talk to each other, but it is possible you will receive a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC reporting the income even though each individual activity was below $600.&nbsp; If the payments are from the same focus group, then it is likely they will issue you an income reporting document to report on your tax return.&nbsp; Since you are being paid to participate, i.e. is is an attempt to earn money, it is considered reportable income to the IRS.<BR /><BR /></P> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:36:03 GMT kdevere 2022-08-31T16:36:03Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed-group/discussion/focus-groups-earnings/01/2768274#M7216 <P>If I earn $400 on Pay Pal and another $300 on Cash app for participating in Focus Groups, will I have to Pay taxes on it. Do these entities comunicate with each other. If I am paid by check or prepaid debit cards is that being tracked. I am a little confused. Can you help me out? Thank you</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:44:35 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed-group/discussion/focus-groups-earnings/01/2768274#M7216 Tbetter1 2026-03-10T05:44:35Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed-group/discussion/re-focus-groups-earnings/01/2768368#M7217 <P>Those two entities do not talk to each other, but it is possible you will receive a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC reporting the income even though each individual activity was below $600.&nbsp; If the payments are from the same focus group, then it is likely they will issue you an income reporting document to report on your tax return.&nbsp; Since you are being paid to participate, i.e. is is an attempt to earn money, it is considered reportable income to the IRS.<BR /><BR /></P> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:36:03 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed-group/discussion/re-focus-groups-earnings/01/2768368#M7217 kdevere 2022-08-31T16:36:03Z