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August 12, 2019
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Are plasma donations taxable income?

  • August 12, 2019
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I just recently started donating plasma. Is this action considered taxable income? If so, will I have to owe taxes on it by the next tax return season? 

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    August 12, 2019

    if you got paid, it's taxable income.   a general tax rule -   all income is taxable unless specifically excluded by the tax laws.   there is nothing in them to exclude this.  You are doing a valuable service for your community.  

    Employee
    August 12, 2019
    August 12, 2019

    as have many other subjects.   op's could quickly find the answers they're seeking by using their search engine.  However, i also realize that  there may be conflicting answers mostly due to the change in tax laws over time.   such as can I do a IRC 1031 on 100% business use vehicle.   Op's will find yes but that's for 2017 and prior and they'll find no's because the answer is for 2018   

    August 12, 2019

    Thank you, but you guys didn't answer the second half of my question. Will I end up having to pay the tax next tax return period? I'm a 21 year old who doesn't know much about taxes. Thanks. 

    Employee
    August 12, 2019

    That will be dependent upon your income. You can use the tool at the link below, TaxCaster, to get an idea.

     

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/