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posted Oct 21, 2025 3:22:53 PM

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I would like to start giving a weekly lecture for teenagers in my neighborhood. If I don't charge for it, but instead ask that anyone who is able to make a donation, can I consider this as a gift when I file taxes, or would I have to count it as income and pay taxes on it?

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Level 15
Oct 21, 2025 8:21:32 PM

The money received would be related directly to the service you provide so it would be considered income.