Digital Art Hobbiest

[DaimianA]

I am a young digital artist that does commissions for users online through PayPal as a hobby. I'm currently a resident in Texas and was wondering if I could have some advice on whether I need to fill out tax forms for the income I receive from my art. I already have the knowledge that if I need to make $400 a year for certain stuff to qualify. I can safely say I do not make even 25% of that much in a year currently and only do this as a hobby for my passion for digital artworks while still in high school. Is there anything I would need to fill out at the end of the month/year to safely make my art without breaking any regulations? Thank you for your help in advance.

[AnnetteB6 · Accepted solution]

You will not need to file a tax return reporting your income from your digital art until you have made more than $400 for the year.  This $400 would be the total of your income minus any expenses you incurred (like a PayPal fee for example).  Once you hit that threshold, you would need to file a return.

This is true whether or not you are being claimed as a dependent on another return because your income is considered to be self-employment.  

@DaimianA

[GBRAVO]

Hello, how about in Canada?

Really appreciate the help. 

[CatinaT1]

There is a Canadian Community that can help you. https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/turbotax-support/en-ca