Do you pay the tax from your AdSense income?

Discussion in 'Payments' started by Jude Vihervaara, Oct 22, 2006.

  1. #1
    Google pays you more or less nice money of showing their ads on your site. You get the money, but do you tell it to the taxman? Google might tell about the money they pay in the US, but then there is the rest of the world where local IRS propably doesn't know of your AdSense incomes.

    So, are you honest and tell it to the IRS or do you just put the money in your pocket and keep your mouth?
     
    Jude Vihervaara, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  2. phish

    phish Peon

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    Well for US residents you have to put in yoru scoail security number to use it, so im guessing you do have to put it on taxes.
     
    phish, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  3. sezerb

    sezerb Guest

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    Either way it is taxable income. If you don't declare it the taxman will catch up to you sooner or later
     
    sezerb, Oct 23, 2006 IP
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    login Notable Member

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    I dont know, in my country is wire transfer or a check that cannot be cashed without going into the bank account so the taxman can just check my account.
     
    login, Oct 23, 2006 IP
  5. imnajam

    imnajam Well-Known Member

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    Not me yet!
     
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  6. ~Julia~

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    #6
    Yes, I declare my AS income. I couldn't sleep at night if I didn't do everything above board.

    Besides, I run a large website, and from time to time I tick somebody off by banning them or pulling them into line, and it would be too easy for a disgruntled member to dob on me. So I stay squeaky clean for that reason too :)

    Plus, it's the right thing to do. I earned the money, it is taxable, I enjoy the benefits of living in this wonderful country so don't actually mind paying tax on money I've earned.
     
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  7. relixx

    relixx Active Member

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    Well, as they mail you a check which you have to cash, I think most countries' tax-dudes would be able to find out about it easy. I know that if I had to suddenly walk into the bank in South Africa with any check over a few grand they's immediately take note and start background checks, etc to make sure I didnt commit a crime
     
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  8. daniah

    daniah Well-Known Member

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    #8
    the money comes into your bank account, so its taxable. but you can always show expenses
     
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    iatbm Prominent Member

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    I do ... I declare it as extra earnings on tax forms ! I think it is now wise to play with taxman :D
     
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  10. Rod

    Rod Well-Known Member

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    Death and taxes, both are unavoidable.
     
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  11. Sirxl

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    yes. it is taxable and the onus is on me to declare it. I can't run. The money goes in the bank and they can always show it to the tax guys
     
    Sirxl, Oct 27, 2006 IP
  12. Peter Avey

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    #12
    In the UK if your company is making over 60k a a year netprofit then you have to declair your tax's and pay tax's.. But all you have to do to get around it is set up soletraders.. Simply a new domain and a new company name

    Easy :)
     
    Peter Avey, Oct 27, 2006 IP
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    Is there a limit where you do not have to report it? For instance, if I only make less than a hundred dollars in a year with AdSense do I have to report it?
     
    totoros, Oct 27, 2006 IP
  14. relixx

    relixx Active Member

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    well, using my country as an example, if all the money you earn combined on an annual basis is over a certain amount, you have to pay tax. So, if that less-than-$100 pushes you over the border or you are already over it I believe you'd ahve to report it.

    Still, best to check with a local tax consultant, each country has different rules
     
    relixx, Oct 27, 2006 IP
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    redz Well-Known Member

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    Yes, in U.S. You have to pay these taxes, and i was banned so i never paid for those taxes lol, but i am 100% you have to pay or you will get tracked down sooner or later by the IRS.
     
    redz, Oct 27, 2006 IP
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    How do you declare adsense income to ATO? Are there any documents to proof them?
     
    h4nh4n, Oct 27, 2006 IP
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    #17
    how much are the taxes in your country? specify country too
     
    rehash, Oct 28, 2006 IP
  18. Rod

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    Tax rates depend on your total taxable income in Australia. If your annual income is below $6,000 you will pay no tax.
     
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    Tax rules here in The Netherlands mean that if you stay under a certain income (totally) you don't have to pay taxes on it. Personally I make so little and still have enough deductible expenses (in college) that I expect to not be paying taxes on it any time soon.
     
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  20. ultimatehandyman

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    Because you are being paid either electronically or by a cheque ( check in the USA ) the Tax people will be aware that you have received the income.

    If it not a huge amount they might not bother chasing you, but then again they might. The problem is that they may chase you for it in a few years time when you cannot afford to pay it back.

    I have always declared it and believe it is the best way to avoid potential problems in the future.
     
    ultimatehandyman, Oct 28, 2006 IP