by dee b.
Member since:
October 3, 2007

Taxes on Gather earnings

October 31, 2010 08:17 PM UTC
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The last I heard that if you earn over $600 on Gather in a year, you have to pay taxes on those earnings. Has anyone on Gather ever made enough to be taxed?

Comments: 37

Heather - child of God, C. Oct 31, 2010, 8:39pm UTC
I'm sure there were some people, when the points were easier to get.
Heather - child of God, C. Oct 31, 2010, 8:40pm UTC
But not me... :)
dee b. Oct 31, 2010, 8:44pm UTC
Certainly not me either lol! I think this is only the second or 3rd card I've earned since being a Gather member. And I have been on this site 3 years now.
Adelaide M. Oct 31, 2010, 9:00pm UTC
When I first started at Gather a couple of years ago, I know there were a couple people but I haven't heard of anyone doing it since about 2008 though.
dee b. Oct 31, 2010, 9:06pm UTC
I could see it being possible when I first joined, but when they changed the point system awhile back, no. I don't see how one could if they lived on the site lol!.
Melanie B. Oct 31, 2010, 11:00pm UTC
Last year I was taxed. I had just over $600. And paid had to pay in, I think $80. now sure exactly now. lol~ But I was on here a lot, working towards my daughters wedding. Plus I had won some $ from a contest. Which of course goes towards your Gather earnings.
I am no where near $600 this. Or had been any other year here.
dee b. Oct 31, 2010, 11:07pm UTC
Wow you must have lived on this site to do that lol! The least amount of time I have ever taken to earn $25 on Gather was about 8 months. This last time took me 14 months to earn that. So I have never since being on Gather came close to that $600 mark. I don't think even if I had more time I could lol!
dee b. Nov 1, 2010, 11:48pm UTC
Kevin the site Wizard stated, below gift cards or money earned here are considered income.
Heather - child of God, C. Oct 31, 2010, 11:39pm UTC
If they told me I earned a hundred a year, I'd be surprised.... maybe the first year but not since.
dee b. Oct 31, 2010, 11:43pm UTC
The most I have ever earned here in a year is $25. Doesn't matter how much I'm on here lol! I'm at 78 points now so I guess it will be another year before I get to cash out again lol! But I enjoy reading on here and interacting with others, so its still a good deal for me.
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Nov 1, 2010, 8:04am UTC


Hello Dee!

Here is some information that you might find useful:

  • Technically, you must report ALL income from Gather, even if you earned less than $600.00 in a calendar year. The $600.00 threshold is a requirement that Gather has for reporting your income to the IRS.
  • Some members on Gather earn more than $600.00 each month.
dee b. Nov 1, 2010, 8:58pm UTC
There are members who earn more than $600 a month?!
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Nov 1, 2010, 11:32pm UTC


Dee — Yes. From what has been shared by Gather, some members earn well over that amount each month.

Thomas — Yes. Gift cards are considered income and will be factored into your total earnings for a calendar year. From a tax perspective, even coupons/vouchers you win from Gather could be construed as income.
dee b. Nov 1, 2010, 11:46pm UTC
Boy I'd like to know thier secret lol!
Jane C. Nov 18, 2010, 12:08pm UTC
You're a killjoy. :-) Just kidding.
dee b. Nov 18, 2010, 7:21pm UTC
Can't even get away from taxes on Gather lol!
William Dotani Nov 1, 2010, 1:20pm UTC
I've never come close to $600. My biggest one time payday was two years ago when I got $225 in Target gift cards. I gave one $25 card to a neighbor's single sister who had just had a baby and my wife spent the rest. I have a busy life because I'm turtle slow in doing things because of my disability. I usually get on Gather for at least an hour after I wake up and then another hour or two around Midnight.
dee b. Nov 1, 2010, 9:00pm UTC
You may have not come close to $600, but you didn't do bad either then lol! That was sweet of you helping the neighbors sister. You have a kind heart Mr Dotani.
I've made $40 in four years. LOL
dee b. Nov 2, 2010, 12:07am UTC
LOL! You beat my lousy record.
Well, in all fairness, my frequent "reprieves" and "breaks" from Gather probably account for 3 out of the last four years.

I'd say I take fewer breaks from life to visit Gather than I take breaks from Gather to visit life. :P
dee b. Nov 2, 2010, 12:14am UTC
Well then I guess you didn't beat my lousy record after all lol!
Fran S. Nov 3, 2010, 7:20pm UTC
some probably did, but it was never moi!! I don't think I've earned that much in the 3 1/2 years i've been on Gather, and its harder now than ever.
dee b. Nov 3, 2010, 7:25pm UTC
I know I certainly haven't made that much lol!
saimy :. Nov 8, 2010, 11:56pm UTC
Not me.Never over these four years :)
dee b. Nov 9, 2010, 6:28pm UTC
Same here! Even if I didn't work, and spent all my time here it wouldn't happen lol!
Donna S. Nov 22, 2010, 7:11pm UTC
No worries here.
dee b. Nov 22, 2010, 7:23pm UTC
None here thats for sure! Is Gather slow today or does my computer need to be pumped up with Geritol? LOL!
Donna S. Nov 22, 2010, 9:11pm UTC
or some exlax.
dee b. Nov 22, 2010, 9:25pm UTC
LOL! Maybe that. Its almost 6 years old now so its got to be full of it!
Donna S. Nov 23, 2010, 6:39am UTC
LMAO!

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