QBI Eligibility for Regular Market Research Income

[htown]

Is regular income (e.g., monthly but varying amounts) from market research activities (e.g., Nielsen) eligible for QBI?

If it weren't regular income, I would say no, but the regularity and longer term nature (goes back to 2018 and is expected to continue indefinitely) makes this less clear to me.  I think the "profit" part of the QBI eligibility is met, but it could be construed as a "passive" activity which I believe is frowned upon by the IRS.

Thanks in advance for any provided guidance.

[DavidS127]

If the income is reported on a Schedule C as self-employment income, it is QBI.

When you indicate the income is QBI, you'll also be asked if it is a "specified services trade or business" (SSTB).  That only makes a difference if your total taxable income is more than $160,700 ($321,400 for a joint tax return).  If you consider yourself a "consultant" your self-employed business may be an SSTB.

See the IRS web page at this link for more the FAQs for QBI.